Business Analyst: Group Financial Reporting: Glacier Tygervalley (JG12/13)

at  Sanlam

WHO ARE WE?

Sanlam was established as a life insurance company in South Africa but has since transformed into a diversified financial services group that operates across the African continent, India, Malaysia and selected developed markets, with listings on the Johannesburg, A2X and Namibian stock exchanges. In 2018 the Group celebrated its centenary as well as 20 years since demutualisation and listing in South Africa and Namibia. Sanlam is one of the largest internationally active insurance groups in the world with a presence in 43 countries and has the biggest non-banking financial services footprint on the African continent.
The Group’s five business clusters (Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz and Santam) house the Group’s business operations. The Group Office provides strategic direction and support to the four clusters, assisting them in realising their strategies and meeting their business objectives. The Group Office is responsible for governance and for the Group’s centralised functions, which include: Finance, Actuarial and Risk Management, Strategy, Human Resources, Market Development and Brand Sustainability.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Responsible for specialist feasibility analysis, evaluations or business projects and advises on the optimisation of resources and profitability of projects or resources. Conducts special studies and prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control or action. Analyses information to determine present and future performance. Evaluates plans, operating records and any other related material. Makes recommendations to management regarding opportunities, progress and improvement strategies. May research and prepare reports on related subjects. May be in any discipline in the organisation or a combination of disciplines. e.g. Marketing, Supply, Logistics, Pricing, Human Resources et cetera. May be required to consolidate the business plans and the financial forecasts.