Financial Analyst, Sandton

Job Profile:

The financial analyst A.K.A. the excel  whizz is a highly skilled professional who applies his advances Excel skills with careful attention to detail and meticulousness. 

• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
• Analyze financial data – and create financial models and reports
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and decision support
• Guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses
• Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models

Positions minimum requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree or similar qualification 
• At least 3 to 5 years experience in a very analytical role with focus on MS Excel
• Must have Advanced Excel skills, formulae, functions.
• An eagle's eye attention to detail. 
• An ability to work with complex transactional information and financial modelling.
• Excellent organizational and admin skills, and able to work independently and accurate under pressure.
• Deadline-driven
• Must work with honesty and integrity
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have sober habits
• Strong administrative skills
• Good communication skills