Financial Controller: Manex at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• Preparation of expense reports including updating of forecasts and budget 
• Preparation of month end journals
• Preparation of monthly reconciliation between general ledger and reports/schedules
• Ensure that valid monthly invoices are paid on time.
• Lease administration - maintain up to date lease schedule
• Preparation and maintenance of travel costs for sales staff
• Assisting with processing of petty cash admin for sales regions
• Assisting regional admin staff with SAP/SWIFT queries
• Ensuring completeness of expenses by liaising with regional admin staff and preparing accruals

What will make you successful in this role? 

• Being someone who prepares & plans well
• Being solutions driven
• A people’s person

Qualification & Experience 

• B.Com. Accounting (or similar degree or diploma with financial accounting as a major) is essential. 
• Preferable 3-4 years’ experience in a similar capacity within Finance 
• Experience in the financial industry will be advantageous 

Knowledge and skills

• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is essential.
• Proficiency in SAP is preferable.

Personal Qualities

• Analytical Thinking
• Decision Making 
• Results Driven
• Problem Solving 
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Attention to Detail/Accuracy
• Deadline Driven/Efficient
• Work Under Pressure
• Team Player
• Time Management
• Communication 
• Open to Feedback
• Building and Maintaining Relationships