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Step into a Financial Analyst role in Kroonstad and make your mark across Free State. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Kroonstad operation, and this Financial Analyst position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
Crucially, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Financial Analyst taking on this position.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in Kroonstad.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Kroonstad group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Kroonstad will be explained during the hiring process.
What We Offer
Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this finance jobs role in Kroonstad; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Kroonstad have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kroonstad have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Daily Duties
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
What You’ll Need
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.