Financial Analyst at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

Objectives of Role

As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible to perform the following for the group:

• Assist with the statutory audit by preparing the related Group financial statements, consolidation and liaising with the external audit team
• Analysing current and past financial data and performance
• Reviewing current financial performance and identifying trends
• Preparing reports on the above information and communicating the insights of these reports
• Consulting with various stakeholders to support the development of long-term plans, budgets and reporting frameworks
• Suggesting interventions and improvements based on the above information
• Developing and maintaining financial models and providing financial forecasts
• Support the development of initiatives and policies that may improve financial effectiveness
• Lead and support Group projects
• Provide financial review due diligence in support of grant making and other ad hoc decisions.

Outcomes

• Timely and relevant financial and management reporting to aid effective decision making.
• Efficient and effective use of resources to support sustainability of the entities.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) Preferred
• At least 3-5 years of business finance or other relevant experience
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
• Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions
• Strong data gathering skills and other data query/data management/ visualisation tools is beneficial