Intern: Finance Assistant

Date: 17 Jul 2026

Location:

Bellville, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Sanlam Group

Who are we?

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

What will you do?

Under direct supervision, responsible for the classification and recording of information in respect of financial transactions and the maintenance of accounting records in one of the following areas: debtors, creditors, ledgers, cashbook, reconciliations, treasury. Posts journal or voucher entries, reconciles accounts and checks for accuracy. Verifies, sorts, posts and checks claims, bills, invoices and vouchers.

What will make you successful in this role?

Payment of Consultants or Services
Keep payment sheet up to date for consultants
Purchase Orders for Consultants
Contractors Audit Reporting
Capturing and Recon of Invoices and Journal
Journals for Accruals and Receipt of Goods on PO’s
Verify Receipt of Goods
Assisting with investigations of forward cover or early payments with Vendors
Investigate variances between actuals and budget
Provide reasons for over or under spend on recon items monthly
Follow-up and obtain approvals from relevant Exco/Manco members on critical time sensitive documents, payments and approvals
Obtain, Validate Quotes or Invoices – oversee
Handling Ad hoc payment queries or requests directly from Vendors and Clients
Assist with audit queries and provide necessary documentation.
Handling of queries on a daily basis
Prioritise and re-prioritise work to meet deadlines due to changes
Ensure that processes are draw up and kept up to date for consistence in delivery.
Sending reminders for new consultant contracts to stakeholders in advance, following up to ensure that the division is not exposed to over payment of contracts or contractors
Handling Ad hoc queries or requests from Vendors and Clients

Qualification

Matric
Degree or Diploma in Finance

Knowledge

Recording of financial Transactions
Reconciliations and query resolution
Compliance with SOP's and SLA's

Knowledge and Skills

Recording of Financial Transactions

Accounting Records Maintenance

Accounting Compliance

Personal Attributes

Action orientated - Contributing dependently

Demonstrates self-awareness - Contributing dependently

Optimises work processes - Contributing dependently

Manages conflict - Contributing dependently

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

Being resilient - Contributing dependently

Collaborates - Contributing dependently

Cultivates innovation - Contributing dependently

Customer focus - Contributing dependently

Drives results - Contributing dependently

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.