Finance Analyst-Jobs in Südafrika

2025/11/05 Western Cape

Job Reference Number: FH-684

Department: Cellular

Business Unit:

Industry: Fintech

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

The Junior Financial Analyst will support the Cellular (Airtime) team in analysing financial data, preparing reports, and assisting in day-to-day operational requirements. This position is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in finance and gain valuable commercial experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.

A well-established brand with a global strategy, that prides itself on making people’s lives easier through frontier technology that creates enabling opportunities.

At FLASH, we realise that “the way we do things around here” drives our business and enables us to achieve our purpose of “Making People’s Lives Easier”. Our 3 values are the drumbeat of our business:

• We are all in
• We have each other’s backs
• We are brave

These values help us to make our People’s lives easier by creating a culture where people come to work because it’s a place where they can engage in meaningful work, in a supportive environment where they can be the best version of themselves and achieve the remarkable!

The Junior Financial Analyst will support the Cellular (Airtime) team in analysing financial data, preparing reports, and assisting in day-to-day operational requirements. This position is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in finance and gain valuable commercial experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results to forecasts and budgets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.
• Determination of the key financial KPI’s

• Support the budgeting process by gathering data, inputting figures, and analyzing trends.
• Assist in creating and updating financial forecasts based on current data and market trends that need to be communicated timeously with internal and external stakeholders.

• SKU availability and stock levels
• Monthly stock reconciliations and stock ageing management

• Gather financial and operational data from various departments and ensure its accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and update financial databases and spreadsheets.

• Conduct research on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor performance.
• Assist in performing financial analysis related to specific projects or business initiatives.

• Provide support to financial analysts and finance managers/accountants as needed.
• Assist in special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis requests.

• A Bachelor of Commerce degree (BCom).
• Eligible to register as a CA(SA)/newly qualified CA(SA) (advantageous).
• A minimum of 3 years’ article experience (signed-off).
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft applications including Advanced Excel and PowerBI (preferred).
• Understand and develop pricing structures to enable maximum profitability through indexing interest rates payable, receivable, time value of money.
• Ability to present data and findings clearly and concisely.

• Build strong relationships: Work closely with team members within the department and build sound relationships.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide appropriate analytical support.
• Effective communication skills: Good written and verbal communication skills. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide appropriate analytical support.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data handling.
• Commercial Awareness: Awareness of how financial analysis supports business decisions and strategic planning.
• Time management: Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Eagerness to learn: Willingness to learn new skills and take on new challenges.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We carefully review all applications, and if your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you within 14 days. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, please consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.