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Sanlam

Group Financial Accountant

Sanlam

Group Financial Accountant managing financial accounting and statutory reporting for Santam's diverse portfolios. Producing accurate financial results in collaboration with multiple stakeholders in a high-pressure environment.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeCape Town • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting and reporting, with a strong focus on IFRS compliance and insurance accounting. Proven ability to manage stakeholders and ensure accurate financial results in complex environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
CA (SA) QualificationFinancial Accounting ExperienceIFRS KnowledgeJD Edwards ExperienceAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills
Financial ReportingGeneral Ledger ManagementAccount ReconciliationStatutory ReportingAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementNumeracy Skills
Tools & Technologies
JD EdwardsHyperion Financial Management
Certifications & Qualifications
CA (SA)
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesInsurance IndustryInternal Financial Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Participate in the financial accounting, management, and statutory reporting function of the Santam group
  • Produce timeous and accurate financial results in the general ledger and consolidation system
  • Support key activities such as month-end activities, account reconciliations, and internal financial controls
  • Manage stakeholders, information contributors, and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • CA (SA) or similar qualification
  • Minimum 5 – 7 years financial services experience
  • Financial accounting and reporting experience in complex technical environments
  • Experience in the insurance industry would be advantageous
  • Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS, including insurance accounting
  • Knowledge of and experience with JD Edwards and/or Hyperion Financial Management
  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills
  • Computer literate (Advanced Excel)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive range of general insurance products
  • Professional development opportunities