Financial Analyst - Cape Town Verfied

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.