Sanlam

Chief Financial Officer – Designate

Sanlam

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Sandton • South Africa

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Partake on development and execution of the business strategy and thereafter develop financial strategic initiatives in support of such business strategy and plans
  • Drive operational efficiencies across the business through the enhancement of the control environment
  • Oversee effective execution of an annual and 4-year forward-looking strategic budget.
  • Ensure appropriate financial reporting systems, accounting systems and internal control mechanisms are in place to enable effective financial management of the business
  • Oversee the valuation of assets and accounting treatment thereof
  • Manage annual financial statements approval, audit process and tax administration
  • Oversee analysis and monitoring of business plans against budget
  • Responsible for the measurements and reporting on the business financial performance or KPIs against set targets

Requirements

  • CA(SA) or equivalent with good knowledge of IFRS and financial instruments
  • Good working knowledge of valuation and measurement techniques of financial instruments
  • Working exposure to product control (middle office), business and financial performance reporting, financial planning and capital reporting
  • A minimum of 8 years finance experience (in investment banking finance will be an advantage)
  • Ability to manage stakeholders’ expectation and requirements at all levels
  • Life assurance and asset management experience would be beneficial
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingaccounting systemsinternal control mechanismsvaluation techniquesfinancial instrumentsbudgetingfinancial performance reportingfinancial planningcapital reportingaudit process
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementoperational efficiencystrategic thinkinganalytical skillscommunication skillsleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationexpectation management
Certifications
CA(SA)IFRS knowledge