Sanlam

Finance Assistant

Sanlam

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Cape Town • South Africa

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About the role

  • The Financial Assistant provides accurate, timely processing and reconciliation of accounts payable, accounts receivable and related financial transactions.
  • The role supports effective month end close, ensures compliance with financial controls, and provides high quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Capture and process supplier invoices and customer invoices in the accounting system.
  • Prepare and process payments to creditors.
  • Reconcile creditor and debtor statements; follow up on outstanding items.
  • Maintain accounts payable files and support accounts analysis.
  • Manage vendor queries and assist with negotiating extended terms when required.
  • Prepare and capture journal entries from source documents.
  • Perform bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
  • Complete VAT reconciliations, submissions, and payments.
  • Calculate rebates and management fees.
  • Support tax calculations and related submissions.
  • Assist with month end close processes.
  • Support annual review, documentation, and improvement of finance processes and controls.
  • Respond to internal and external queries related to the finance function.

Requirements

  • Matric with Accounting, or a Higher Diploma in Finance
  • 3–4 years’ experience in a similar financial processing role
  • Financial services or asset management experience advantageous
  • Experience with JD Edwards (beneficial)
  • Strong knowledge of VAT and accounting principles
Benefits
  • Professional development
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableaccounts receivablefinancial transactionsmonth end closejournal entriesbank reconciliationsVAT reconciliationstax calculationsfinancial controlsfinancial processing
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationproblem-solvingattention to detailcustomer service
Certifications
Matric with AccountingHigher Diploma in Finance