Posted on: 05 March 2023
ID 853752

Senior Financial Manager - General

Who are we?

Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.

What will you do?

The Senior Financial Manager will be responsible to support the finance and risk management requirements of both the Platform and Life Investment product ranges.

What will make you successful in this role?

Budgets, targets and cost management
  • Creation of annual budgets and targets.
  • Responsible for the Finance budget, overseeing the company budget / multi-year plans and advising and implementing best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs.
  • Forecasting financial results on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  • Balance Scorecard measurements manage and ensure the effective preparation and monitoring of performance against target.
  • Ensuring operational efficiency and profitability of the business.
  • Valuation of non-life business and biannual reporting of ROGEV
  • Financial controls
  • Pro-active engagement on cost allocation (expense management), Value of new business and Embedded value involvement in general company and Sanlam Group projects, e.g. participation in the IFRS 17 and other transformation projects
Control environment and reporting
  • Managing and overseeing the companys financial systems.
  • Accurate and up to date reporting to the various Boards.
  • Ensure that all accounting activities are in compliance with financial regulations.
  • Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
  • Managing and overseeing the taxation affairs of the business and liaising with internal tax experts across the Sanlam group for specialist advice.
Collaboration and relationship building within the Sanlam Group
  • Facilitate collaboration across all departments within Glacier and across the Finance community within the greater Sanlam Group.
  • Negotiate and influence business, accounting and process rules within the greater Sanlam Group.
  • Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Managing the internal and external audit relationship and ensuring the business is compliant with accounting standards.
  • Involvement in business-critical projects including overseeing the replacement of the current SAP accounting system.
Finance Team and Strategy
  • Play an integral part in implementing the Finance strategy to support the business strategy.
  • Creating a culture of high performing teams, grounded in the core values of the organisation to ensure high employee engagement.
  • Promote and uphold the brand, culture and values.
Qualifications And Experience
  • CA (SA) Qualification, minimum 5 years financial management experience preferably within the Financial Services Industry or;
  • B. Com Hons - minimum 10 years financial management experience preferably within the Financial Services Industry
  • 2 to 3 years LISP platform and valuations experience would be an advantage
Qualification And Experience

Qualified CA with 5 to 8 years related experience, post articles

Knowledge And Skills

Financial planning and recommendations

Financial Controls

Financial Reporting

Financial Information Review

Financial Analysis

Personal Attributes

Communicates effectively - Contributing through others

Financial acumen - Contributing through others

Decision quality - Contributing through others

Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us

Were all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Closing Date: 13 March 2023

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
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