Business Analyst

A rare opportunity exists for a Business Analyst to join a leading established company in Pretoria, Gauteng. The position rewards consistency, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

You will be supported to take on more as your confidence grows. Leadership is visible and approachable, and good ideas are always welcome. The team prides itself on professionalism and consistently meeting commitments. If that sounds like you, we would be glad to receive your application.

Discretion and confidentiality are essential given the sensitive nature of the work.

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

• Perform full balance sheet reconciliations covering bank accounts, debtors, creditors, prepayments, accruals, and intercompany loan accounts on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Analyse operational expenditure against approved departmental budgets, investigate significant deviations with cost centre managers, and present findings with corrective recommendations to the finance manager for review.
• Prepare monthly management accounts including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements with detailed variance analysis against budget and prior periods for senior management review and strategic decision-making.
• Manage the fixed asset register by recording acquisitions, disposals, and transfer journals, and calculating monthly depreciation in accordance with IFRS and the company's approved accounting policies and capitalisation thresholds.

Statutory Compliance & Tax

• Assist with the preparation of provisional tax computations biannually and the annual income tax return, liaising with external tax practitioners to ensure full compliance with the Income Tax Act and minimising risk of penalties.
• Coordinate year-end audits by preparing comprehensive audit files, compiling working papers, responding to auditor queries promptly and accurately, and facilitating timely sign-off of annual financial statements with an unqualified audit opinion.
• Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns via SARS eFiling within prescribed deadlines, reconciling the VAT control account to the general ledger and maintaining supporting documentation for audit verification and tax authority inspections.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Develop, document, and implement internal financial controls and standard operating procedures across the finance function to strengthen the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting and safeguard organisational assets.
• Participate in system upgrade and implementation projects by testing financial modules, validating data migration accuracy, and providing user acceptance feedback to the project team to ensure a smooth transition to new systems.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, auditors, and colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks effectively during peak reporting periods such as month-end.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to investigate and resolve complex reconciling items independently.
• A minimum of two to three years of practical accounting experience with exposure to the full accounting cycle in a commercial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and submitting VAT returns via eFiling and maintaining knowledge of tax legislation changes.
• A bachelor's degree or diploma in accounting, financial management, or a closely related field from a recognised institution.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and International Financial Reporting Standards in South Africa.