Financial Reporting Analyst

1 week ago

Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa Rheinmetall Full time

Ref.-Nr.: ZA00772

Schedule type: Full Time

Contract Type: Full Time

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Financial Reporting Analyst will be responsible to deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements while supporting management with analysis, forecasting and decision-making across a complex, manufacturing-focused business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and manage reporting timelines – for internal and group purposes.
  • Develop and enhance key reports, dashboards used by management.
  • Develop automated reporting processes to increase efficiency and reduce the need for manual work.
  • Ensure data is accurate and consistent across reporting by establishing and enforcing clear data quality standards.
  • Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, IFRS and Group Accounting Manual.
  • Consolidate information for South African entities into group-level management reports.
  • Strengthen analysis of information, providing meaningful insights into performance and deviation analysis for management including areas for improvement.
  • Investigate and explain abnormal expenditures during month-end close.
  • Review month end journals for accuracy and completeness.
  • Liaise with various departments to ensure accurate recording of transactions at month end.
  • Calculate cost of sales at standard rates, conduct GP% reality checks, and compile Other Operating Income statements
  • Perform scenario analysis as needed to support strategic decisions.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

  • BTech/Bcom degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent qualification.
  • SAIPA Professional Accountant (SA) qualification in good standing.
  • At least 5 years' experience in the manufacturing environment.
  • Additional training or experience that will be advantageous:
  • Manufacturing industry experience.
  • Experience in data analysis tools such as power BI / SQL/ Alteryx.
  • Advance SAP S/4HANA knowledge—experience in leveraging SAP for reporting and reconciliation.
  • Skills and competencies
  • Strong understanding of IFRS, including application and practical updates.
  • Highly proficient in MS Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, modelling) and MS Word; excellent MS Office skills more broadly.
  • Strong analytical thinking, with an aptitude for interpreting financial results, identifying trends, and offering actionable insights.
  • Experience working with ERP systems and a track record of automating and streamlining reporting processes.
  • Proactive and detail-oriented; capable of working independently under tight deadlines while resolving complex financial issues.
  • Excellent stakeholder collaboration skills—able to liaise across finance, compliance, strategy, IT and operational teams.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

  • Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
  • Medical Schemes
  • Stable employer background
  • Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
  • Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
  • Career development and progress opportunities
  • Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
  • Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
  • Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
  • Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
  • Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events

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