An exciting and innovative company in the Financial Services and Insurance industry located in Durban is looking for a driven Finance Analyst to join their team.
The Financial Analyst has to provide accurate and data-based information on the company’s profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity. You will research and analyze financial information to help the company make well-informed decisions, write reports and monitor financial movements.
Responsibilities
- Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account the company’s goals and financial standing
- Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
- Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
- Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis
- Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
- Identify trends, advise the company and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysis
- Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
- Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
- Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field
- Consult with management to guide and influence long-term and strategic decision-making within the broadest scope
- Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
Requirements:
- CA(SA)
- CFA Charter holder
- Minimum 5 years experience in the commercial environment
- Minimum 3 years of financial modelling experience
- Programming skills advantageous
- Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
- Hands-on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages
- Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
- Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
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