Financial Consultant: Client & Provider Reconciliations
Sanlam
Date: 2 days ago
City: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time

Who are we?
Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.
What will you do?
The Financial Consultant will be responsible for reconciliations between instructions executed by Glacier and respective management companies and bank account reconciliations, reporting and investigation of control accounts.
Key outcomes
The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Financial Consultant
Reconciliation of client instructions and execution thereof by Management Companies
Ad-hoc tasks
Daily reporting - controls
What will make you successful in this role?
Qualifications And Experience
Financial qualification essential
A minimum of 5 years’ experience within Linked Investment Services in a similar role advantageous
MS Excel Intermediate Level And SAP Experience Essential
Knowledge of Financial Reconciliation processes
Competencies
Knowledge of financial reconciliation process
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Concern for order and accuracy
Client Service
Innovative Thinking
Performance driven
Ability to function independently
Communication
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 5 years related experience.
Knowledge And Skills
Recording of financial Transactions
Reconciliations and query resolution
Compliance with SOP's and SLA's
Authorisation of transactions within mandates
Personal Attributes
Manages conflict - Contributing independently
Demonstrates self-awareness - Contributing independently
Optimises work processes - Contributing independently
Action orientated - Contributing independently
Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Core Competencies
Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Customer focus - Contributing independently
Drives results - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Being resilient - Contributing independently
Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.
What will you do?
The Financial Consultant will be responsible for reconciliations between instructions executed by Glacier and respective management companies and bank account reconciliations, reporting and investigation of control accounts.
Key outcomes
The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Financial Consultant
Reconciliation of client instructions and execution thereof by Management Companies
- Reconciliation on automated reconciliation system
- SAP reconciliation of provider payment control account and bank account
- SAP 4/Hana reconciliation of plans issued and bank account
- Communication (mail / telephonic) with Bank / Financial Institutions / Client Services with regards to unreconciled posts.
- Sap 4/Hana reconciliation of queries after investigation.
- Liaise with Management Companies regarding Rand and unit discrepancies
- Ensure resolution of un-reconciled transactions on automated system and un-reconciled transactions on SAP
- Management of control accounts on SAP
- Internal reporting within Finance regarding reconciliations and control accounts
Ad-hoc tasks
Daily reporting - controls
What will make you successful in this role?
Qualifications And Experience
Financial qualification essential
A minimum of 5 years’ experience within Linked Investment Services in a similar role advantageous
MS Excel Intermediate Level And SAP Experience Essential
Knowledge of Financial Reconciliation processes
Competencies
Knowledge of financial reconciliation process
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Concern for order and accuracy
Client Service
Innovative Thinking
Performance driven
Ability to function independently
Communication
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 5 years related experience.
Knowledge And Skills
Recording of financial Transactions
Reconciliations and query resolution
Compliance with SOP's and SLA's
Authorisation of transactions within mandates
Personal Attributes
Manages conflict - Contributing independently
Demonstrates self-awareness - Contributing independently
Optimises work processes - Contributing independently
Action orientated - Contributing independently
Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Core Competencies
Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Customer focus - Contributing independently
Drives results - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Being resilient - Contributing independently
Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
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