Trainee Accountant Job Vacancy at Sanlam Ltd in South Africa, Bellville

  Job Title: Trainee Accountant

City: Bellville Division: Sanlam

Job Category: Financial Services Business Unit: Sanlam Investment Cluster

Position Type: Graduate Education Required: Bachelors Degree


One of the largest businesses within the Sanlam Group, Sanlam Employee Benefits (SEB) specialises in the provision of risk, investment and administration services to institutions and retirement funds. Focused on meeting the unique needs of its diverse clients, SEB assists companies in creating and delivering customised employee benefits solutions, including the collection of premiums and communication to fund members.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for accounting activities such as debtors, reconciliation of accounts and creditors
Prepares managerial reports and financial statements.
Ensuring that financial records are maintained which are comprehensive, up to date, accurate and meet legal and regulatory requirements
Management and statutory financial reporting
Verifies and posts details of business transactions
Reconciles bank statements.
Monitors loans and accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up to date.
Reconciles report discrepancies and problems.

Minimum Requirements

B.Comm

Competencies

Technical Competencies:
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (word, excel & powerpoint)

Behavioural Competencies:
Team player and proactive individual
Excellent listening, communication and inter-personal skills
Ability to work independently and use initiative

High level of accuracy
Thrives in a high pressured environment
Demonstration of living the company’s values – being transparent, passionate and innovative

To Apply:

http://www.sanlam.co.za/wps/wcm/connect/Sanlam_Investments_EN/sanlaminvestments/careers/default+content

Deadline: 29th September 2012