Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Financial Analyst role based in Butterworth. We welcome candidates from every background across Eastern Cape who are ready to grow with us.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Butterworth operation, and this Financial Analyst position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Importantly, 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.
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 Butterworth much easier.
Why Join Us
Notably, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in finance jobs from your base in Butterworth. Many colleagues across Eastern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.
Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Butterworth keep progressing.
Your Workplace
Importantly, 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.
Practically speaking, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Butterworth site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
Who We’re Looking For
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- 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
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.