Third Party Funds: Senior Financial Analyst

Edge Executive Search Group; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national development finance institution in South Africa is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support fund management operations in the agricultural sector. The role involves managing third-party funding partnerships and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. This role offers meaningful impact in driving sustainable development within the agricultural landscape.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience as a Credit, Business, or Financial Analyst.
• Knowledge of credit and lending principles is required.
• Exposure to agricultural finance will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support Fund Managers in managing Third Party Fund operations.
• Liaise with stakeholders for compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare partner and fund impact reports.

Skills

Financial and business acumen

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

SAP experience

Education

Three-year qualification in Finance, Business, Risk, or Investment Management

Tools

SAP

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst | Centurion, Gauteng | Permanent

Play a key role in driving the growth and governance of South Africa’s agricultural finance sector. This is an opportunity to combine analytical rigor with meaningful impact through managing third-party funding partnerships that support sustainable agri-business development.

In this role, you will support Fund Managers in the development, implementation, and reporting of Third Party Funds sourced from both government and private sector partners. You will ensure that all fund operations comply with governance and reporting standards while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the financial and agricultural ecosystems. Your work will help direct funding to farmers and agribusinesses that strengthen South Africa’s agricultural economy and contribute to long-term sustainability.

Our client is a leading national development finance institution, focused on enabling growth and transformation within South Africa’s agricultural sector. The organisation partners with government and industry to provide accessible, purpose-built financial solutions that empower commercial and emerging farmers across the agricultural value chain.

What You’ll Do

• Support Fund Managers in implementing and managing Third Party Fund operations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate fund data, reporting, and compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of partner and fund impact reports in line with MoA requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and support fund marketing and launch activities.
• Manage fund disbursements, reporting processes, and data accuracy within SAP systems.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes, ensuring alignment with partner outcomes.
• Identify and elevate compliance and risk issues, ensuring proper logging and follow-up.

What You Bring

• Relevant three-year qualification (Finance, Business, Risk, or Investment Management).
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Credit, Business, or Financial Analyst within financial services.
• Strong financial and business acumen, with knowledge of credit and lending principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with SAP or financial reporting tools.
• Exposure to agricultural finance or development funding will be an advantage.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, compliant fund reporting and seamless coordination between stakeholders.
• Positive working relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Timely, high-quality delivery of fund performance data and insights.
• Effective support of fund objectives that drive measurable impact within the agri-sector.