Financial Analyst

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agriculture sector is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team in Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in financial tools and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in financial analysis, accounting, or controlling.
• Expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, and tax compliance.
• Proficient in financial tools and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing financial data and tracking KPIs to support strategic decisions.
• Preparing financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Overseeing accounting transactions and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration

Masters degree, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA certification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Sage

Job description

Must have a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Masters degree, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA certification is advantageous

Minimum 5 years experience in financial analysis, accounting, or controlling, with expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, and tax compliance

Proficient in financial tools like Excel, Power BI, Tableau; ERP systems such as SAP, Sage; and financial reporting software

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a collaborative working style

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

Analyzing financial data, tracking KPIs, and generating insights to support strategic decisions.

Preparing regular financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses.

Overseeing all accounting transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Managing accounts payable / receivable and general ledger reconciliations.

Maintaining and analyzing financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.

Preparing consolidated financial statements and ensuring consistency across business units.

Calculating and filing taxes, ensuring adherence to local tax laws, and implementing updates as needed.

Assessing company liquidity and cash flow; providing optimization recommendations.

Assisting with budgeting, financial forecasting, and modeling to align with business goals.

Monitoring and controlling costs, identifying savings opportunities, and proposing efficiency strategies.

Maintaining compliance with internal and external policies; assisting in audits and implementing corrective actions.

Collaborating with other departments to deliver financial insight and improve business performance.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates