Financial Analyst

**Job Number**
- 71036

**Job Type**
- Permanent

**Job Title**
- Financial Analyst

**Computer Skills**
- SAP System

**Industry**
- Agriculture

**City**
- Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

**Province**
- Gauteng

**Major Purpose**
- Performs complex financial analysis to develop and provide accurate and timely financial information and analysis for use in the development of business strategies and tactics.
- Focus may be multiple unit or division.
- Coordinates and analyses information required for preparation of tax returns or estimates and prepares the documents by the appropriate deadlines.
- Interfaces with tax consultants and coordinates with them on projects assigned to them.
- Interfaces with tax auditors and prepares responses to tax requirements and audits
- Counsels various functional areas on tax matters as well as provides general assistance on various tax issues and tax planning projects.
- On the requirements, please kindly include SAP system and advanced excel skills as a must.

**Major Duties**
- Creates and distributes financial reports and information related to sales/receivable portfolio performance and profitability to maintain and improve the profitability of the division. Provides advanced cost analysis used for decision-making.
- Reviews proposed new product programs to assist in ensuring they meet the financial objectives of the corporation.
- Provides financial counsel to management and other functional disciplines in area of expertise.
- Provides ad-hoc requests for analysis and/or information related to the business.
- Develops approaches for new product/programs.
- Provides guidance or supervision.
- Analyzes profitability of product, channels, portfolio and other areas.

**Note on Competency Translations**
- Competencies are translated for use in other Talent Central modules. Other job profile translations will not be available.
- Competencies
- Communicating with Impact: Communication
- Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
- Acting Strategically: Planning and Organizing
- Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
- Making Sound Decisions: Decision Making
- Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
- Driving Sustainable Results: Guiding Team Success
- Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to build, motivate, and guide a cohesive team to complete team goals.
- Delivering Customer Value: Customer Orientation
- Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer's perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers' and own organization's needs.
- Operating Globally: Valuing Differences
- Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.
- Developing Talent: Coaching & Developing Others
- Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.
- Serving with Integrity and Courage: Earning Trust
- Gaining others' confidence by acting with integrity and following through on commitments while disclosing own positions; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them in the face of challenges.
- Engaging & Inspiring: Inspiring Others
- Motivating individuals toward higher levels of performance that are aligned with the organization's vision and values.
- Leading Change: Facilitating Change
- Encouraging others to implement better approaches to address problems and opportunities; leading the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
- Stimulating Innovation: Innovation
- Creating novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external); experimenting with new ways to solve work problems and seize opportunities that result in unique and differentiated solutions.**Inherent Requirements**

**Education**
- Degree in an Accounting/Finance discipline or equivalent experience. - University Degree (4 years or equivalent) Certifications
- Work Experience
- Experience in financial accounting assignments (Division Finance Director, Unit Controller, Accounting Manager or Accountant). (4 - 7 years)
- Experience in financial consolidations and/or