Financial Analyst

Vwfs; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves collating financial information, preparing monthly forecasts, and analyzing business performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating business intelligence reports, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and supporting the financial modeling process. With a focus on collaboration and stakeholder communication, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful financial decisions within the organization. If you are passionate about finance and analytics, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of financial and analytical experience required.
• Strong modeling and database skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly forecasts and year-end budgets.
• Perform Fixed Assets reporting and analytics.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Performance Analytics

Modeling Skills

Accounting Software Proficiency

Database Skills

IFRS Knowledge

Internal Controls Understanding

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management

Tools

Spreadsheet Programs

Reporting Technology

Job description

The Financial Analyst collates financial information and prepares the monthly forecasts, year-end budgets and internal / external stakeholder reports. The incumbent analyses the actual performance of the business and identifies drivers that can be applied to forecast future performance. A key focus of this role is to create business intelligence and communicate reasons for deviations of actual performance and budget to management and relevant shareholders. The incumbent also contributes to the modeling process and various ad-hoc projects.

Responsibilities

• Performing Fixed Assets reporting and analytics
• Preparing accounting journal entries and processing transactions for insourced quote to cash activities
• Reviewing Trial Balances
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements as well as coordinating internal and external audits
• Preparing internal and regulatory monthly data reporting packs
• Preparing reconciliations for insourced quote to cash activities
• Reviewing reconciliations for all accounting activities
• Performing day-to-day treasury activities such as daily bank clearing, bank account management and funding payments and settlements
• Raising and reconciling accruals
• Supports the Financial Manager to ensure Tax and VAT compliance including preparation / review of all calculations to ensure that they are accurate and all returns filed timeously
• Supports the Senior Financial Controller with the execution of collaborative budgeting and forecasting activities
• Consolidating SLA reports for internal / external stakeholders
• Overseeing, reporting and providing analysis and recommendation on VWFS SA’s BBBEE spend
• Provides input into financial models including model building, maintenance, monitoring, testing and implementation
• Acting as a finance business partner for IT and HR overheads
• Performing analysis reports as required
• Prepares and presents information required for meetings with internal / external stakeholders
• Participates in planned activities that are appropriate for own personal and career development

Experience

• At least 2 – 5 years of financial and analytical experience
• Strong modelling and database skills as well as experience with reporting technology
• Experience with generating management reports and conducting performance analytics
• Advanced proficiency with different types of Accounting software and spreadsheet programs / applications
• In-depth knowledge in IFRS and other relevant Accounting standards
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Accounting internal controls
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Code of Good Practice (advantageous)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting / Financial Management