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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