Finance & Operations Analyst - Data-Driven & Impactful

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed Human Resource Consultants in Cape Town seeks a finance professional to prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial reporting. You will manage debtors, creditors, invoicing, and cash flow, supporting fund accounting and NAV reviews.

With 3–5 years in finance, you will leverage advanced Excel, and exposure to Python/SQL is advantageous, enabling accurate reconciliations, budgeting support, and performance reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BCom degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in finance, management accounting, or financial operations.
• Fund accounting experience will be advantageous.
• Experience within asset management, financial services, or a regulated environment is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience working on financial systems and large datasets.
• Exposure to Python, SQL, or similar data analysis tools will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage recurring financial processes accurately.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team.
• Reliable, adaptable, and committed to meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and variance analysis.
• Manage debtors, creditors, invoicing, and cash flow activities.
• Support fund accounting processes, including reconciliations, NAV reviews, and reporting.
• Process trade allocations and perform financial and operational reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, month-end processes, and performance reporting.
• Liaise with third-party administrators and support the finance and investment teams.
• Maintain accurate financial records and contribute to improving operational processes and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Deadline driven

Independent & collaborative work

Education

BCom degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

Financial systems

Job description

Exceed Human Resource Consultants in Cape Town seeks a finance professional to prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial reporting. You will manage debtors, creditors, invoicing, and cash flow, supporting fund accounting and NAV reviews.

With 3–5 years in finance, you will leverage advanced Excel, and exposure to Python/SQL is advantageous, enabling accurate reconciliations, budgeting support, and performance reporting in a fast-paced environment.