Risk Analyst

As a Risk Analyst, you will join an established established company in Sandton, Gauteng and take ownership from day one. You will bring structure, accuracy, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

You will enjoy modern facilities and the equipment needed to do the job well. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality, and doing things right the first time. Do not wait — submit your details and take the next step.

• Manage cash flow and working capital effectively, including preparing cash flow forecasts and managing banking relationships.
• Lead and manage the external audit process, preparing audit files, responding to queries, and ensuring timely sign-off of financial statements.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modelling to support business cases for capital investments, acquisitions, and new ventures.
• Develop annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts, monitoring performance and providing variance analysis with detailed commentary.
• Mentor and develop finance team members, conducting performance reviews, identifying training needs, and fostering continuous improvement.
• Analyse credit applications and financial statements to assess creditworthiness and make recommendations on lending decisions.
• Ensure full compliance with all tax legislation and regulatory requirements, managing preparation and submission of all tax returns.

• A minimum of five to seven years of progressive experience in financial management, investment analysis, or a related field.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, tax legislation, and the Companies Act in South Africa.
• 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.