Financial Analyst

About

We are recruiting a Financial Analyst for a leading corporate entity in Knysna, Western 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

• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure information integrity.
• Ensure full compliance with all tax legislation and regulatory requirements, managing preparation and submission of all tax returns.
• Lead and manage the external audit process, preparing audit files, responding to queries, and ensuring timely sign-off of financial statements.
• Mentor and develop finance team members, conducting performance reviews, identifying training needs, and fostering continuous improvement.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of accurate monthly management accounts, financial statements, and board reports.

Requirements

• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen to understand the broader context of financial decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and analysis using Microsoft Excel including building integrated three-statement models.
• In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, tax legislation, and the Companies Act in South Africa.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• For credit roles, thorough understanding of credit risk assessment methodologies and experience with credit rating models.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Finance or Accounting