Strategic Management Accountant - Budgeting & Reporting

Pepkor Payments & Lending; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Analyst to support management with timely financial information. The role includes preparing monthly management accounts, conducting budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, strong financial analysis skills, and experience with budgeting processes. The company offers competitive salary and the opportunity to build stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in general ledger operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Maintain the accuracy of the General Ledger.
• Ensure compliance during year-end closing and audits.
• Provide financial models for new business initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Education

Relevant degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Pastel

Job description

A financial services company based in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Analyst to support management with timely financial information. The role includes preparing monthly management accounts, conducting budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, strong financial analysis skills, and experience with budgeting processes. The company offers competitive salary and the opportunity to build stakeholder relationships.