Business Analyst

Join the team at a well-established established company in Soweto, Gauteng in the role of Business Analyst.

You will pick up new skills on the job and be backed to apply them. You will find a workplace that respects your time and your contribution. The team prides itself on professionalism and consistently meeting commitments. If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.

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

• 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.
• Develop annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts, monitoring performance and providing variance analysis with detailed commentary.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure information integrity.

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics with an honours degree or postgraduate qualification strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and analysis using Microsoft Excel including building integrated three-statement models.
• A minimum of five to seven years of progressive experience in financial management, investment analysis, or a related field.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen to understand the broader context of financial decisions.
• 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.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data and present findings clearly.