Business Analyst

A great opportunity is available for an experienced Business Analyst in Pretoria, Gauteng.

The workplace is professional, friendly, and geared towards high performance. Everyone is expected to pull their weight, and everyone is valued for it. Apply now to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

• Oversee preparation and presentation of accurate monthly management accounts, financial statements, and board reports.
• Analyse credit applications and financial statements to assess creditworthiness and make recommendations on lending decisions.
• 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.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modelling to support business cases for capital investments, acquisitions, and new ventures.

• For credit roles, thorough understanding of credit risk assessment methodologies and experience with credit rating models.
• In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, tax legislation, and the Companies Act in South Africa.
• A professional accounting or finance qualification such as CA(SA), CIMA, CFA, ACCA, or an equivalent recognised designation.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics with an honours degree or postgraduate qualification strongly preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen to understand the broader context of financial decisions.