Senior Financial Analyst

Valsoft Corporation; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Valsoft Corporation is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their remote finance team in South Africa. The role involves financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and collaboration with senior leadership to drive financial performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background with a minimum of four years of experience. Benefits include competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

25 vacation days

Complete package of fringe benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and lookups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements for each division.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis comparing actual to budgeted figures.
• Develop and maintain the annual budgeting process.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA, CIMA or ACCA preferred

Tools

Netsuite (Oracle)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst - Remote - South Africa

About the TeamOur finance team plays a key role in managing and analyzing financial data to ensure compliance and business performance. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, working remotely for a portfolio of companies.

Senior Financial Analyst - Remote - South Africa

About the TeamOur finance team plays a key role in managing and analyzing financial data to ensure compliance and business performance. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, working remotely for a portfolio of companies.

About Valsoft
At Valsoft, our mission is to acquire and grow vertical software businesses that provide essential solutions in their niche markets. Since our founding in 2015, we have acquired over 100 businesses, and our global team now includes more than 3,000 employees across 20+ countries. Our unique model promotes rapid growth, providing you with unparalleled opportunities to shape your career.

About The RoleAs a Senior Financial Analyst, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Portfolio Finance, Portfolio Manager and the Managing Directors to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making. Your expertise will play a role in providing actionable insights, robust budgetary control and forward-looking financial planning support. The selected candidate will be based remotely.

Requirements

Financial Reporting

• Preparation and review of financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets for each division.
• Ensure that all financial information is accurate, consistent, and compliant with accounting principles and relevant regulations.
• Participation in the completion of audit engagements and compliance requirements, including the IFRS transition.

Monthly Close

• Month-end entries and allocations: Includes GL reconciliations, journal entry booking, and salary and department cost allocations.
• Accruals and provisions: Manage bonuses/commissions accruals and AFDA provisions for bad debts.
• Payroll and tax reporting: Prepare payroll reports and tax/transfer pricing entries.
• Financial reconciliations: Finalize monthly entries, reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts.
• P&L Analysis and FS Preparation: Analyze the Profit and Loss statement, and prepare Financial Statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement).
• Managing Director result review and process improvements: Review results with controller insights, improve processes, and document financial procedures.

Financial Analysis

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, comparing actual performance against budgeted figures and providing variance analysis.
• Identify financial trends, opportunities, and potential risks, enabling management to make informed decisions to improve divisional performance.

Budgeting And Forecasting

• Rolling/Active forecast preparation: Develop and maintain the annual budgeting process and regularly update forecasts.
• KPI Tracking: Collaborate with department heads to gather relevant data and assumptions.

Additional Tasks

• Cash Flow reporting and analysis.
• MBR Deck preparation.
• Churn reporting.
• AR/AP oversight.
• Financial Integration.
• Tax/Annual filing.
• Audit management.
• Accounting Position Papers.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, CPA, CIMA or ACCA preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).
• Proficiency in Office suite and accounting software (e.g., Netsuite (Oracle) or other relevant software).
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of Microsoft Excel experience including pivot tables and lookups.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of local financial regulations, ideally in the UK, Nordics and Spain.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• A complete package of fringe benefits, including telephone and laptop.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
• 25 vacation days based on 40 hours per week.

A competitive financial package and compelling rewards

A competitive financial package and compelling rewards