Finance | Learner

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is looking for a candidate to support their finance team in South Africa. The role involves budgeting, financial planning, and reporting tasks, alongside collaboration with senior finance personnel. Candidates must possess a relevant bachelor's degree, analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. This opportunity is aimed at South African citizens aged 18 to 35, looking for hands-on experience in financial activities within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or 4-year university degree required preferably in Finance.
• Chartered Accountant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support CFO and Senior BPA in Budget and Financial planning activities.
• Perform month/year end closing & reporting tasks.
• Build standard reports for business performance analysis.

Skills

Finance controlling knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Flexibility to changes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Job Description Summary

To support the IM South Africa finance team in their activities with a focus on business planning and analysis.

Job Description

Major accountabilities

• Support CFO and Senior BPA in Budget and Financial planning activities including periodical revisions.
• Perform month/year end closing & reporting tasks in collaboration with senior BPA and FRA team.
• Build standard reports to support business performance analysis.
• Master data management.
• Ad-hoc requests from the business.
• Perform financial internal controls.
• Support tax team on their activities.
• Support other Finance functions when necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or 4-year university degree required preferably in Finance or related field.
• Chartered Accountant (Preferred)

Skills

• Background in Finance and good knowledge of finance controlling and accounting processes.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Learning agility.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and provide high context information for stakeholders.
• Being flexible to changes in business environment.

Languages

• English.

Learnership Criteria

NB: In order to be considered for the learnership:

• No prior work experience is mandatory.
• Your application must be supported by a motivational letter and your academic transcripts.
• Must be a South African Citizen.
• Ages between 18 - 35 Years.

Novartis South Africa is committed to promoting equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. While we are prioritizing designated groups, our selection process will still be based on the most suitable candidate, with the necessary skills and experience, as outlined in the job description.