Financial Analyst (6-month contract)

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Job summary

A leading global corporate is looking for an experienced Financial Analyst for a 6-month contract in Pietermaritzburg. Responsibilities include month-end closures, financial reporting, and interaction with stakeholders, ensuring accurate financial information and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 3 years in financial management environment.
• Experience in Consumer Products or FMCG environment is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Month-end general ledger closure for the mill.
• Prepare and process all non-system journal entries.
• Ensure full compliance with the Companies Act and relevant IFRS’s.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Good judgment

Self-management

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.Com

CA (SA)

Job description

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR003280/SA

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Salary:

R60 000

SUMMARY:

Our client, a Global Corporate, currently has a 6-month contract for an experienced Financial Analyst who can close month-end general ledgers, as well provide accurate, reliable and complete historic financial information to all stakeholders.

Show your worth and the project may be extended!

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Job Requirements:

• B.Com essential.
• CA (SA), a strong advantage.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years in financial management environment.
• Experience in Consumer Products or FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) environment, an added advantage.
  
  

Competencies:

• Detail-orientated with the ability to perform tasks accurately and comprehensively.
• Good judgement and decision-making ability.
• Ability to self-manage workload and work independently.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management in the organisation and establish and maintain effective relationships.
  
  

Key Performance Areas:

• Month-end general ledger closure for the mill.
• Prepare and process all non-system journal entries.
• Intercompany process for the mill.
• Prepare sub-ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and perform balance sheet variance analysis for month end actuals
• Timeous and accurate response to all matters raised regarding general ledger close.
• Generate the final trial balance and upload approved trial balance to Cognos.
• Prepare COAP with balance sheet notes.
• Ensure full compliance with the Companies Act and relevant IFRS’s.
• Prepare year end reporting pack.
• Prepare the tax pack.
• Respond to audit inquiries timeously.
• Weekly cash count.
• Responsible for capitalisation (additions), disposal and depreciation of fixed assets.
• Manage the interim and final external audit FCFQ reporting process while ensuring that internal controls per FCFQ are in place and effective.
• Drive month end performance discussion meetings to identify opportunities for improvement and prevent reoccurrences of inefficient processes.
• Drive internal control improvement within the operational site.
• Ensure that the talent management system is adhered to in terms of own performance contract and personal development plan as required.
• Quarterly SARB submissions.