Strategic Financial Data Analyst – Forecasting & Migration

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Financial Data Analyst in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will analyze financial data, develop models, and support reporting and forecasting. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, 5 years of experience in a financial environment, and proficiency in SQL and Excel. Familiarity with accounting systems such as Quickbooks, Sage 50, and Xero is preferred. This role requires problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of financial business processes.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience in a financial environment.
• Experience in accounting, financial analysis, or research preferred.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to support reports, forecasts, and risk management.
• Acquire and analyze data from legacy data sources.
• Troubleshoot misaligned financial information.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL fluency

Advanced Excel

Problem-solving

Understanding of financial processes

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Excel

PCSXR

Quickbooks

Sage 50

Xero

Job description

A financial services company is seeking a Financial Data Analyst in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will analyze financial data, develop models, and support reporting and forecasting. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, 5 years of experience in a financial environment, and proficiency in SQL and Excel. Familiarity with accounting systems such as Quickbooks, Sage 50, and Xero is preferred. This role requires problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of financial business processes.