Financial Analyst - Cape Town
Salary Negotiable
Cape Town, Western Cape
Cape Town,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
24-04-2018 5:54:32 AM
19-06-2018 5:54:32 AM
Once in a lifetime opportunity exists for an exceptional Financial Analyst. Reporting directly to a US based Financial Controller, if you are willing to travel and work in the USA when required then read on. Work for a manufacturing company, and be responsible for key financial analysis and assisting in managing the daily operation of the Company’s accounting function including systems, policies and practices.
Qualification:
BCom Hons Degree
CIMA Qualified
Skills & Experience:
Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance / general accounting with some supervisory responsibilities
Essential manufacturing or engineering experience required
An understanding of inventory management and standard cost practices necessary
Longevity, solid, stable, and demonstrable work history and track record
Must understand production issues and the trading terms and lingo
Job Description:
Interpretation and analysis of the industry, market and business trends requiring management’s attention.
Financial statement analysis and troubleshooting.
Interacting with various departments throughout the organization to provide information necessary to assist in their decision-making processes.
Improve profitability and maintain proper accounting procedures.
All general ledger accounting, month-end close, preparing and consolidating financial statements, account reconciliations, fixed assets, maintaining of reserves as well as establishing and maintaining internal controls and policies.
Preparation and presentation of clear and informative financial and management reports including internal and external variance analysis, maintenance of fiscal records, and statistical reports.
Rapidly learn and document current accounting processes. Identify opportunities for process improvement; present evaluation and recommendations to management.
Assist with all external audit activity with banks and tax auditors including all planning, preparation, data gathering and on-site management required.
Assist in daily banking operations including completing bank reporting.
Perform additional duties and assist with other projects upon request from management.