Business Analyst

About

We are recruiting a Business Analyst for a leading corporate entity in De Aar, Northern Cape. You will oversee the full financial management function including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, tax planning, and consolidated financial statements. A qualified accounting professional with strong commercial acumen is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the external audit process, preparing audit files, responding to queries, and ensuring timely sign-off of financial statements.
• Develop annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts, monitoring performance and providing variance analysis with detailed commentary.
• Manage cash flow and working capital effectively, including preparing cash flow forecasts and managing banking relationships.
• Analyse credit applications and financial statements to assess creditworthiness and make recommendations on lending decisions.
• Mentor and develop finance team members, conducting performance reviews, identifying training needs, and fostering continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and analysis using Microsoft Excel including building integrated three-statement models.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen to understand the broader context of financial decisions.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics with an honours degree or postgraduate qualification strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data and present findings clearly.
• For credit roles, thorough understanding of credit risk assessment methodologies and experience with credit rating models.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant CA(SA) or CIMA Qualification