Office Assistance at Sanlam Group

What will you do?
The Office Assistant will be responsible for the financial and administrative support.  

What will make you successful in this role?
The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Office Assistant:

Vendors (Head Office and Regional Offices)

• Verifying and processing vendor payments
• Reconciliations 

Compile and Manage Departmental Budget

• Reconcile Cost Centre Report (monthly)
• Reconcile Cost Centre Credit Cards

Office Admin (Head Office and Regional Offices)

• Relieve at Reception (daily – lunch and body-breaks)
• Back up Receptionist (when/if required)
• Back-up Office Admin Officer (when/if required)
• Office Moves (Assistance with Planning and Layout)
• Office Projects (Head Office and Regional Offices)
• OHS admin assistance

Procurement (Head Office and Regional Offices)

• Obtain quotations 
• Order stationery 
• Order refreshments
• Order furniture and equipment and place on asset register

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma / Degree in Financial Accounting advantageous
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a similar role within financial services.  
• Valid drivers’ licence is essential
• Own reliable transport essential
• Excel Advanced level and SAP Financial essential

Competencies

• Resilience and Tenacity 
• Client Orientation (Internal Clients and Suppliers)
• Communication (verbal & written)
• Concern for order and accuracy
• Results driven
• Innovative thinking and problem-solving

Attributes

• Positive, enthusiastic attitude 
• Teamwork
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Honesty, integrity and respect

Qualification and Experience

• Degree or Diploma with 2 to 4 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Processing transactions and conduct simple calculations
• Record keeping; filing and maintenance of databases
• Maintain work standards and quality verification
• Data Collection and processing of transactions
• Procedures Knowledge

Personal Attributes

• Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
• Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
• Communicates effectively - Contributing independently
• Optimises work processes - Contributing independently