Financial Analyst - Johannesburg at IQbusiness

• The person selected for this position will be part of a highly capable financial department. There are opportunities for development and growth within the role and potential for career advancement. Ongoing job responsibilities will include day-to-day accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and planning, and creation and presentation of financial statements and reports.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Finance Manager in monitoring and analysing financial accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Create financial models to analyse trends, make financial projections, and assess financial risks
• Review and monitor annual budget; prepare quarterly budget review reports
• Help develop standardized financial management and reporting tools; create internal control systems to ensure good financial management and enable early detection of fraud or errors
• Produce financial reports for management, as needed or requested, including income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Accounting skills, including knowledge of accounting principles, standards and techniques, cost analysis and reduction, cash flow management
• Basic knowledge of accounting programs
• Strong financial planning, organizational, and analytical skills
• Fluent with financial planning software programs, such as Excel, Sage X3, Onestream, Caseware; ability to prepare financial statements and create financial models for budgeting and risk analysis
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to make clear, persuasive presentations to management, clients, or other stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business, business administration, or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of related work experience
• Financial analysis and financial modeling experience (preferred)
• Experience in preparing standard financial statements (preferred)
• Professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred; will consider applicants currently working toward achieving professional certification.