Sanlam: Accounting Internship Programme 2024

The primary purpose of the Fund Accountant – LISP role is to maintain a portfolio of funds by completing the daily/monthly/quarterly tasks to produce annual financial statements of the highest quality for clients; and coordinate and facilitate submission of financial statements to the FSCA through providing ongoing excellent service.

Responsibilities:

The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved:

• Accountable for maintaining daily, monthly, quarterly processes and procedures and or client specific requirements on portfolio of funds.
•  Accountable to produce quality annual financial statements within the required time frame per client SLA.
• Ensure adherence to internal review process prior to start of the audit.
• Comply with procedures, processes, policies to eliminate possible risk exposure to the funds under administration.
• Accountable for maintaining portfolio of funds as per company processes and procedures.
• Establish strong, trust based relationships with internal clients, external clients and other teams within the Administration Services.
• Effective communication with all relevant parties to achieve the goals and targets.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to coordinate client interactions and provide solutions to their needs.
• Ensuring that effective communication to clients is conducted timeously.

Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant Accounting Degree/Diploma

Skills and Competencies

• Following instructions and procedures
• Client focus
• Cultivates innovation
• Collaborates
• Being resilient
• Drive results
• Innovative Thinking
• Performance driven
• Communication Skills 
• MS Office
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management