Finance Analyst

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.ResponsibilitiesConsolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account the company's goals and financial standingProvide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performanceAssemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risksDevelop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysisConduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast modelsIdentify trends, advise the company and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysisTrack and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecastsReconcile transactions by comparing and correcting dataGain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the fieldConsult with management to guide and influence long-term and strategic decision-making within the broadest scopeDrive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the functionRequirements:CA(SA)CFA Charter holderMinimum 5 years experience in the commercial environmentMinimum 3 years of financial modelling experienceProgramming skills advantageousProficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applicationsHands-on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packagesOutstanding presentation, reporting and communication skillsProven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
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