Financial Analyst

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters in Cape Town invites a Financial Analyst to join the local team. You will assess financials, verify client information, analyze credit risk, and prepare reports for the international underwriting team with local support.

The role focuses on underwriting, credit evaluation, and regulatory compliance across lending guidelines, offering hands-on experience in a global financial services setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Dedicated, organised, and eager to learn and grow professionally.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills.
• Able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail, with a proactive and results-driven approach

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse prospective client documentation, bank statements, and credit reports to support lending decisions.
• Evaluate incoming financial applications for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established credit policies.
• Conduct background research on applicant businesses to verify financial stability and creditworthiness.
• Track application progress and manage client documentation to ensure service level agreements are consistently met.
• Coordinate with internal sales and credit assessment teams to drive applications smoothly through to final approval.
• Ensure full alignment with regulatory compliance standards and international lending guidelines throughout the evaluation process

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Develop expertise in financial analysis, credit assessment, and UK lending while gaining hands-on experience across the full underwriting process.

Role Overview

An international financial services company is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its Cape Town team.

The role involves conducting financial assessments, verifying client information, analysing credit risk, and preparing reports for the international underwriting team with local operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyse prospective client documentation, bank statements, and credit reports to support lending decisions.
• Evaluate incoming financial applications for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established credit policies.
• Conduct background research on applicant businesses to verify financial stability and creditworthiness.
• Track application progress and manage client documentation to ensure service level agreements are consistently met.
• Coordinate with internal sales and credit assessment teams to drive applications smoothly through to final approval.
• Ensure full alignment with regulatory compliance standards and international lending guidelines throughout the evaluation process.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Dedicated, organised, and eager to learn and grow professionally.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills.
• Able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail, with a proactive and results-driven approach

Salary & Benefits

• R20 000 – R25 000 / month (dependent on experience)