Financial Analyst Cape Town

Afrizan People Intelligence (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team for an 8-month contract. This role involves processing monthly opex accruals, conducting variance analysis, and producing cost reports that influence business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and be fully qualified as CA(SA) or CIMA. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to financial governance and collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready to make an impact and drive financial performance, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CA(SA) or CIMA is essential.
• 2-5 years of experience in cost analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly opex accruals and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Perform monthly variance analysis of actual vs. budget on opex.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Cost Analysis

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

CA(SA)

CIMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Analyst Position

A leading organisation is looking for a Financial Analyst to join their team for an 8-month contract.

The organisation is seeking someone to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly opex accruals & ensure monthly account reconciliations are performed on time.
• Liaise with BU contacts to ensure accrued items are cleared from the accruals account in a timely manner.
• Produce monthly cost reporting & coordinate cost review meetings with cost centre owners.
• Use financial expertise to influence business decision-making to meet opex budgetary targets.
• Perform monthly variance analysis of actual vs. budget on operating expenses (opex) and explain variances for reporting to the head office and stakeholders (EXCO, shareholders).
• Coordinate monthly 24-month rolling forecast for refinery opex, gather inputs, review, consolidate, and present for approval.
• Coordinate annual opex business planning, gather inputs, review, consolidate, and present for approval.
• Prepare and present divisional opex financial reports and variance explanations for the Refinery Leadership Team’s monthly governance meetings.

Requirements

• Fully qualified CA(SA) or CIMA (non-negotiable).
• 2-5 years of post-qualification experience, especially in cost analysis and reporting.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and provide guidance within a team.
• Knowledge of SAP is advantageous.