Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Analyst in Odendaalsrus. Suitably qualified candidates from across Free State are invited to apply.
The Role
The Financial Analyst vacancy forms part of how the Odendaalsrus branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Odendaalsrus much easier.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Odendaalsrus teams, and the new Financial Analyst will feel that from the first week.
A Typical Day
Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.
Importantly, the Odendaalsrus office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Odendaalsrus.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Odendaalsrus have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Odendaalsrus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Odendaalsrus team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Odendaalsrus group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Odendaalsrus will be explained during the hiring process.
Where You’ll Work
Equally, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Odendaalsrus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
About Odendaalsrus
On top of that, the role is based in Odendaalsrus, along the N1 central corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Odendaalsrus and the broader Free State region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Odendaalsrus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Odendaalsrus.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Odendaalsrus, Free State.
Your Role
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
Candidate Profile
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
In addition, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.