Technical Accounting Officer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
Who are we?
Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centred on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.
Purpose of the Role
Provides guidance on general accounting processes and ensures accurate and timely financial reporting. Supports business units with financial queries and ensures compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
Overview of Role Responsibilities (Level 1-13)
Financial Management and Control- Level 5 - Application
Track progress against budgets within established finance systems, and report variances to more senior colleagues.
Data Collection and Analysis- Level 5 - Application
Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
Data Management- Level 5 - Application
Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice.
Insights and Reporting- Level 5 - Application
Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
Financial Transactions Management- Level 5 - Application
Maintain and update the financial transaction records within the organization's established systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Required Skills
Database Reporting - Fully Competent
Works with full competence to use database reporting tools and techniques. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Data Collection and Analysis - Fully Competent
Works with full competence to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Categorizing and Classifying Information - Fully Competent
Works with full competence to utilize systems and tools to support categorizing and classifying data and information. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Financial Accounting - Fully Competent
Works with full competence to apply financial accounting principles, classifying, measuring and recording company financial transactions. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Review and Reporting - Fully Competent
Works with full competence to create reports, and review reports created by others, for various audiences as relevant, in a lucid and effective manner, keeping in mind the purpose of reports. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Information Retrieval and Searching - Fully Competent
Works with full competence to utilize systems and tools required to search for new data or retrieve existing data in a database. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
General Experience
Minimum of 3 years Reinsurance / insurance experience within a finance environment
Claims experience advantageous
Managerial Experience
Not applicable
Education
Undergraduate Degree or relevant certification
Required Behavioural Competencies
Ensures Accountability
Tech Savvy
Plans and Aligns
Manages Complexity
Financial Acumen
Optimises Work Processes
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.