What will you do?

Responsible for the management of the Sanlam Chartered Accountant (CA) Training programme and will work on a number of special projects to optimise and automate processes.

What will make you successful in this role?

Management of the CA Training programme:

• Accountable for compliance with the SAICA training regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring trainees are provided with exposure/skills to address competencies on both the 2016 and CA2025 competency frameworks. 
• Explore new trainee rotation opportunities including updates to generic training plans and CA2025 training plans
• Facilitate training for trainees, reviewers, assessors.
• Facilitating the groupwide CPD programme for staff belonging to accounting professional bodies (coordinating and arranging of events)
• Manage and oversee the talent manager responsible for recruitment, bursary programme and other trainee initiatives

Other functions:

• Participate in multiple projects to automate/ optimise processes within group financial reporting. This includes developing, executing, and monitoring of project plans
• Research and propose technology/vendor solutions to meet business requirements
• Assist with test implementation, proof of concepts to ensure solution/design meets business requirements
• Documenting guidelines, processes, and procedures where appropriate
• Limited financial reporting responsibilities during critical periods
• Functional and user acceptance testing of all relevant systems as and when required
• All other ad hoc tasks that may be required from time to time

Qualification and Experience

• Qualified accountant CA (SA) 
• 2-4 years (minimum) in a financial/project/technology environment
• Experience in using Sanlam’s financial reporting systems (Walker/Essbase/Hyperion Financial Management/SAP) will be to your advantage
• Specialist Knowledge on SAICA Training Regulations, Accreditation requirements and CA2025
• Preferably a registered assessor with SAICA
• Strong computing and data management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interact with all levels in the organisation
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and deliver results within time constraints

Knowledge and Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Financial projects and advice
• People Management
• Financial Management