Financial Analyst - Gqeberha, South Africa - Profile Personnel

Description

Financial Analyst required for a leading automotive company based in Kariega

Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced employees to fill the above vacancy in Strategic Finance Planning department.

Education & Experience

• B Com Degree (Accounting 3)/ National Diploma in Cost Management Accounting
• Have 3-5 years' financial experience in a Manufacturing concern (preferably in the Automotive Industry)
• Have at least 3 years' experience in a Cost Accounting environment
• Have experience in Financial Analysis

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements ESSENTIAL

• Have an understanding of the APDP (Duties and Incentives)
• Have a sound knowledge of detailed Unit Cost Analysis (Vehicles and Components)
• Have a very good understanding of the impact of Exchange rate Fluctuations on our business
• Advanced Computer Literacy (MS Excel and PowerPoint, Think-Cell, Hyperion EssBase)
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a bigger team
• Analytical skills
• Be disciplined and able to perform under pressure
• Excellent communication skills

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Reporting on the Financial Performance of a Business Unit/ Total Company.
• Performing Variance Analysis (Actual vs Budget/ Planning Round/ Forecast/ Prior Actuals).
• Compiling Forecast/ Budget/ Planning Round for a Business Unit/ Total Company.
• Submitting various reports to the Shareholder.
• Ad hoc Reporting and Analysis