Assistant Finance Analyst

Smollan; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Smollan is seeking an Assistant Finance Analyst to join our Group Services team. This role focuses on turning data into actionable insights through accurate financial reporting and active participation in monthly closes.

You will support budgeting and forecasting, help create templates and timetables, and look for opportunities to automate processes while upholding strong accounting controls. Regular collaboration with stakeholders and timely reporting are essential.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting: consolidate monthly management reports and assist Group Services activities.
• Budgeting & forecasting: assist with transactional budgeting, templates, and reporting consolidation.
• Process improvement: identify automation opportunities and support best-practices in accounting controls.
• Stakeholder management: interact with stakeholders to communicate financial information and changes.
• Data integrity: refresh and validate timely reports and escalate issues to leadership when needed.

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a knack for turning data into actionable insights? We are hiring an Assistant Finance Analyst to join our Group Services team.

What you will be doing in the role

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Reporting: Collecting and consolidating monthly management reports and participating in financial activities for Group Services.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assisting in the transactional side of budgeting, creating templates, setting timetables, and consolidating reports.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities for automation and integration while supporting the implementation of best practices in accounting controls.
• Stakeholder Management: Regularly interacting with stakeholders to manage expectations and communicate financial information or environmental changes.
• Data Integrity: Refreshing and validating accurate, timeous reports and raising critical financial issues with executive leadership when necessary.