Revenue Analyst

Outsourced Cfo; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the finance sector is seeking a Revenue Analyst for a 6-month contract in Gauteng, South Africa. This role involves analyzing revenue streams, developing dashboards, and ensuring revenue compliance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in finance, 2-3 years of experience, and a strong understanding of revenue recognition standards. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial tools are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in revenue analysis or FP&A.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition standards (IFRS 15/ASC).
• Experience working in high-growth or tech-enabled environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze revenue performance and provide actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain revenue dashboards and forecasts.
• Monitor pricing and invoicing to ensure revenue accuracy.
• Identify revenue leakage risks and recommend mitigation.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel and financial modelling

Experience with BI tools

Strong stakeholder management

Proficient in financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Professional certification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CA(SA), CPA)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite)

CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)

SQL

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a client in the Transport & Logistics industry for a Revenue Analyst for a 6‑month contract. This role is responsible for analyzing, tracking and reconciling revenue streams across all business units and regions, with a focus on identifying revenue growth opportunities, improving pricing and billing accuracy, and ensuring revenue recognition compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze revenue performance across products, regions, and customer segments to provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Develop and maintain revenue dashboards, forecasts, and variance analyses to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Monitor pricing, cost buildup, billing, and invoicing processes to ensure revenue accuracy and completeness.
• Support the monthly and quarterly revenue close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Work closely with the Finance Automation Analyst to optimize and automate revenue tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Technology to ensure accurate data flows across CRM (e.g., Salesforce), ERP, and billing systems.
• Identify and flag revenue leakage risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and monitor implementation.
• Track performance against revenue KPIs and contribute to the development of new metrics that align with business strategy.
• Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of revenue recognition policies (IFRS 15 / ASC) across the organization.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to prepare revenue-related inputs for budgeting and long‑term financial planning.
• Conduct benchmark and competitive analysis to support pricing strategies.
• Assist in revenue‑related audits and ensure proper documentation and controls are in place.

Requirements

• Duration: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months starting as soon as possible.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CA(SA), CPA) is advantageous.
• 2–3 years of experience in revenue analysis, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or a related finance function.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition standards (IFRS 15 / ASC).
• Experience working with ERP and CRM systems (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce).
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and SQL is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of African regional financial regulations and taxation is a plus.
• Experience working in high‑growth or tech‑enabled environments is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to translate data into business insights and communicate them clearly.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across functions.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering high‑quality work under pressure.
• High level of integrity and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.
• Proficient in financial systems, reporting tools, and automation platforms.
• Growth mindset and continuous learning attitude.
• Dynamic leader with the ability to be a proactive team player.
• Ability to spark, coach, and develop financial skills in colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work on own initiative and establish priorities.
• Able to work and thrive in a fast‑changing environment.