Senior Corporate Financial Analyst (South Africa)

Somewhere; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in South Africa is seeking a Senior Corporate Financial Analyst to contribute to company growth by driving financial insights and strategies. You will evaluate processes, perform analyses, and develop financial models to support strategic initiatives. An ideal candidate holds a degree in Accounting with experience in business acquisitions and advanced Excel skills. Join us and be part of a dynamic, innovative environment!

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in business acquisitions required.
• 4 - 7 years of experience in the private/corporate industry.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and excellent use of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide insight to improve company performance.
• Support the development of financial forecasting.
• Evaluate processes for efficiency and ROI.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to interpret financial data

Excellent math skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Job description

Join our company as a Senior Corporate Financial Analyst! Contribute to company growth by driving financial insights and strategies. If you have a passion for financial analysis and a keen eye for detail, we want you on our team. Apply now and be part of our dynamic, innovative environment!

Position

Senior Corporate Financial Analyst

Working Hours

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST

Holidays

TBD

Salary

$1000 - 1500 USD/month

About the Company

A Texas-based company in the Photography Studio industry

Responsibilities

• Provide insight to improve company performance and profitability by evaluating processes, monitoring indicators, highlighting trends, and analyzing causes of unexpected variances
• Support the continued development of financial forecasting, operating plans and modeling tools
• Proactively look to improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand the return on investments (ROI) in new acquisitions
• Complete all due diligence for proposed new acquisitions and advise senior management
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Review and interpret all Contractual Agreements
• Complete new franchisee applications
• Generate intercompany Note Payable Contracts
• Maintain BOD Meeting Minutes
• Generate Lease Contracts for Real Estate companies
• Generate QuickBooks upload data files
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and special projects for senior management of the organization

Core Requirements

• Degree in Accounting required
• CPA preferred
• 3 years of experience in business acquisitions required
• 4 - 7 years of experience in the private/corporate industry
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, root-cause analysis, and other FP&A methods
• Solid knowledge and understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP)
• Experience with QuickBooks preferred

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate results clearly
• Excellent math skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills