Financial Analyst

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company in the Eastern Cape is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Finance Plant Controller. The ideal candidate will handle financial records, compliance, reporting, and budget preparation within the automotive sector. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong Excel skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity for continuous improvement and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a financial analyst in manufacturing or automotive.
• Part-qualified accountant (AAT or CIMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general ledger reconciliations including GRNI and accounts payable.
• Prepare monthly reports on freight and expense verification.
• Support annual finance audits and assist in budget preparation.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

AS400 ERP

Hyperion

Job description

Overview

Our client in the Automotive Industry is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Finance Plant Controller in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement across the plant.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3-5 years’ proven experience in a financial analyst role within manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Part-qualified accountant (AAT or CIMA) preferred.
• Strong Excel skills include pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial formulas.
• Experience with AS400 ERP, Hyperion, and IATF16949 standards is advantageous.

Job Responsibilities

• General ledger reconciliations including GRNI, prepaid accounts, accounts payable, and inter-company balances.
• Monthly reporting of freight, revolving credit, and expense verification.
• Budget preparation and income statement deviation analysis with commentary.
• Monthly sales accruals and quarterly price reconciliations.
• Daily cash book journals and utilities cost tracking.
• Bank reconciliations, supplier payments, and foreign payment documentation.
• Uploading customer selling prices and exchange rates to ERP systems.
• Month-end close journals and FX revaluations.
• Handling supplier queries, reconciliations, and stop supply investigations.
• Supporting annual finance audits, providing general support to the Plant and FSSC teams.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring, ensuring adherence to financial targets and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Key Competencies / Skills

• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and adaptable mindset.