Liquidator at Sanlam Group

Overall purpose of the role

• The Liquidator will manage and complete fund liquidations in the business (including full and exempted liquidations of both stand alone and umbrella funds).

Main Responsibilities

• Engage with industry stakeholders (e.g. FSCA)
• Identify and communicate any compliance and risk issues to management
• Review and approve quotation and application packs for received liquidations
• Draft, review and approve liquidation accounts to adhere to the legislative requirements
• Manage the liquidation process to ensure successful completion of liquidations
• Review and approve cancellation documents for completed liquidations
• Respond to queries raised by various parties
• Monthly reporting to management
   

Qualifications And Experience

• Grade 12
• BCom Degree (or equivalent NQF qualification)
• At least 2 years’ experience in fund liquidations within Employee Benefits
• Listed on the panel of approved liquidators with the FSCA or eligible to be listed (e.g. professional qualification, member of accredited profession body such as SAICA, ASSA, LSSA, etc.)
• Knowledge of legislation applicable to the retirement fund industry
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
   

Personal qualities

• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive attitude
• Strong ability to organise and prioritise
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (English is not negotiable, additional SA official languages will be advantageous)
• Analytical
• Results focused and displays energy when performing tasks
• Time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Innovative and demonstrates initiative
• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to persuade and influence
• Proactive and a team player
• Good decision-making skills and problem-solving ability
• Strong leadership capabilities