Business Analyst

Dentsu Aegis Network; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in Cape Town is seeking a Business Analyst to assist with financial reporting activities. The successful candidate will deliver accurate reports, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with group policies. Newly qualified CA(SA) or eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent time management, and a collaborative team spirit.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified CA(SA) or eligible to register.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate output during reporting processes.
• Assist in Budget and Forecasting.
• Prepare relevant statutory and tax reporting.
• Support compliance with financial reporting policies.
• Liaise with external audit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Job description

Dentsu is looking for a Business Analyst to assist the Group Financial Reporting team. The ideal candidate will need to be a team player with a high attention to detail and deadline driven.
The purpose of this role is to perform and support the group Financial reporting and control activities required each month, quarter and year-end.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:

• Delivers accurate and reliable output from specific tasks during monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes
• Consolidation
• Assist in Budget and Forecasting
• Prepares relevant statutory and tax reporting
• Works effectively with other teams and stakeholders in other finance pillars
• Through their work, assist in supporting compliance with group policies on financial reporting and internal controls
• Supports the audit process, liaising with external audit on appropriate workstreams
• Perform and review Balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in payment authorisation
• Ad hoc requirement

The Ideal candidate should be:

• Newly qualified CA(SA) – or eligible to register
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines, especially during reporting cycles.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to work additional hours when necessary.

Location:

Cape Town

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent