Finance Assistant

Date: 11 Feb 2026

Location:

Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Sanlam Group

Who are we?

Sanlam Investment Group:
The Sanlam Investment Group is uniquely equipped and positioned to deliver on its purpose of empowering generations to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. Through our vast in-house expertise and strategic partner networks, we can access all asset classes across the globe, private and public, actively and passively managed, to develop investment solutions that are in our clients’ best interests and have a positive impact on society. Backed by the Sanlam Group’s balance sheet, the Sanlam Investment Group has a true competitive advantage in its ability to invest alongside clients, particularly in private markets where impact investing drives the agenda.

The Sanlam Investment Group is one of the largest, most diversified financial services and investment firms in Southern Africa with assets under management and administration of more than R2 trillion. It is a B-BBEE level 1 contributor and one of the largest black-empowered asset managers on the African continent.

Satrix
Satrix is the leading provider of index-tracking investment products and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in South Africa, with assets under management invested in a range of ETFs, index-tracking unit trusts, life pooled and segregated portfolios. The business is the pioneer of index investing in South Africa and services the institutional, intermediary, and with SatrixNOW - the no-minimum online investing platform – the individual investor markets. Satrix is part of the Sanlam Group.

What will you do?

The Financial Assistant provides accurate, timely processing and reconciliation of accounts payable, accounts receivable and related financial transactions. The role supports effective month end close, ensures compliance with financial controls, and provides high quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Capture and process supplier invoices and customer invoices in the accounting system.
Prepare and process payments to creditors.
Reconcile creditor and debtor statements; follow up on outstanding items.
Maintain accounts payable files and support accounts analysis.
Manage vendor queries and assist with negotiating extended terms when required.

Financial Accounting

Prepare and capture journal entries from source documents.
Perform bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
Complete VAT reconciliations, submissions, and payments.
Calculate rebates and management fees.
Support tax calculations and related submissions.

Reporting & Controls

Assist with month end close processes.
Support annual review, documentation, and improvement of finance processes and controls.
Respond to internal and external queries related to the finance function.

Minimum Requirements

Matric with Accounting, or a Higher Diploma in Finance.
3–4 years’ experience in a similar financial processing role.
Financial services or asset management experience advantageous.
Experience with JD Edwards (beneficial).
Strong knowledge of VAT and accounting principles.

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.