Assistant Financial Accountant at Sanlam Investments East Africa (SIEA)

Key responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, the Assistant Financial Accountant will be responsible for the successful delivery of the tasks outlined below:

• Financial reporting for the Company & Unit Trust Funds including preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts in the prescribed manner.
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Managing the Accounts Payable to ensure accurate balances and settlement of the suppliers’ payments in line with the company policy.
• Managing the Accounts Receivable to ensure accurate and timely billing along with debtor collections.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the Company & Unit trust are met including Tax/regulatory payments and returns.
• Continuously identify areas of policy and operational improvement in finance operations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits for the company.

Technical/ Functional competencies:

• Ability to work cross-functionally and engage stakeholders in order to meet set goals.
• Experience in Unit Trust Fund accounting experience is an added advantage
• Demonstrable experience with an ERP.
• A team player who is detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Highly organized, cultivates networks and with an ability to work in fast paced environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Business-related Field
• Professional Qualification in Accounting (CPA, ACCA)
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar accounting and finance environment.