Financial Analyst, Economic Research Bureau

3 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa The Competition Commission Full time

**(A starting annual total cost to company package of**
**R 904 663,43, negotiable commensurate with experience)**

**Please note that the position is available on a five-year fixed term contract.**

**Minimum Requirements**

**We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and committed individual who is in possession of**:

- Honours Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting or Management Accounting.
- Membership of a recognized professional body (SAICA, CFA, CIMA or ACCA) added advantage.
- A minimum of 2 - 3 years related work experience. Additionally, 2 years working experience in competition economics will be preferred.
- Specific experience in cost accounting/management or regulatory financial analysis will be an added advantage
- Strong analytical skills and experience in managing research are essential.
- Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and objectives of the Competition Act, the Competition Commission and the South African economy is highly recommended.
- Ability to deal with both higher and lower levels of management
- Knowledge of policy and legislative environment
- Strong project management / case management skills.

**Other considerations**:

- Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.
- Excellent high-level written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a highly-pressurised environment.
- An energetic, committed individual with strong attention to detail.
- Interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Planning and organising skills
- Diplomacy, negotiation skills and ability to manage relationships with senior level / c-suite.
- Ability to think strategically.
- Mature temperament/Emotional intelligent.

**Duties and Key Responsibilities**

**Duties include, amongst others**:
**Management Support**:

- Contribute to the efficient administration of the Division through compliance of protocols, procedures and systems, including knowledge management
Assisting the Principal Economist: Economic Research Bureau in the supervision of Commission resources, including the management of assets and finances
- Contributing to promoting healthy team dynamics, cohesion and culture, in line with the Commission’s values.
- Provide meaningful input to annual strategic sessions in order to contribute to the overall success of the division.
- Identify research activities and priorities relevant to the development of policy and research.
- Contribute inputs to the setting of reliable and realistic targets for the division.
- Assist with office administration by gathering management information as well as compiling memorandums and documents, as requested.
- Draft components for input to specified Commission reports on case activities conducted within the division, meeting deadlines for submission.
- Assist managers in preparing an address to various Industry forums with respect to the economic implications of decisions taken on specific cases, participating in the meetings as appropriate, when required

**Case analysis**:

- Contribute to investigation plans compiled for cases/projects focused on financial analysis; confirming appropriateness of method and approach.
- Contribute to case investigation from time of request including but not limited to the the conceptualisation of the case through to the gathering evidence and/or information, and its analysis and write-up.
- Review case precedents and major jurisdictions in order to inform recommendations made on cases investigated.
- Provide guidance to investigation teams; ensuring that a sound case is established in terms of the analysis of financial principles.
- Identify possible problem areas and take appropriate action to ensure that the Commission can effectively execute its mandate.
- Maintain record keeping and data review of cases in accordance with stipulated procedures and systems.
- Maintain record keeping and data review of cases in accordance with stipulated procedures and systems.

**Research project analysis and input**:

- Compile research plan for projects focused on financial analysis; confirming appropriateness of method and approach.
- Contribute to research from conceptualisation of the research through to the gathering of information, and its analysis and write-up.
- Identify possible problem areas and take appropriate action to ensure that the Commission can effectively execute its mandate.
- Ensure timely finalization of projects by monitoring progress in accordance with agreed timelines.
- Present research project outcomes to various forums; when required, conveying an understanding of complex economic issues.
- Maintain record keeping and data review of research project in accordance with stipulated procedures and systems.

**Expert Support**:

- Undertake market research studies at a sectorial/industry level of company behaviour/market structure, providing an effective analysis to support exper

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