Financial Analyst - Sandton at Excellerate JHI

Main purpose / objective of the position:

• To ensure that finance is seen as a value adding business partner (Business, Tenants, Property Asset Management and External clients). Develop Finance's influence in the making of business decisions.
• Analyses of financial, trading, retailer and other associated data by collecting, monitoring and studying data; recommending actions.
• Specifically looking at the analysis of retail property portfolio and trends.
• To develop systems that cater for the reporting needs of Property Owners.

Experience / Education:

• B Com with Accounting 3 with Honours as well as 5 years relevant experience. Property experience would be advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills required:

• Computer literacy: SAP/SAP BI; MS Office - Excel Advanced, Outlook and Word, Business Specifications Corporate Finance, Developing Standards, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Statistical Analysis, Financial Planning and Strategy, Reporting Research Results, Requirements Analysis, Financial analysis and research of debtors, trading strategies and rental categories, Analyse statistics of retailers and practically analyse sustainability streams of rental income. Detailed knowledge of all financial policies, procedures and processes, capital expenditure, contract management, legal aspects.

Competencies required:

• Communication, analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making, customer relationship building, financial and business acumen, challenging, customer and quality focus, self-confidence, teamwork and co-operation, drive and productivity, accuracy, methodical, challenging, tolerance for stress, applied strategic planning.

Major drivers of work volume:

• Volume and complexity of departmental and property owner activities. Complexity of reporting needs.

Interface / relationships with

• Internal: IT, Finance and Admin Managers, Accountants, OPCO's, SSC, Business
• External: Contractors, Clients, Financial Directors, Tenants, Property Asset Management, Financial Directors, Accountants, Analysts.