Work-Force
Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Financial Analyst in Port Shepstone, and we encourage applicants from across KwaZulu-Natal to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
This Financial Analyst role sits within the finance jobs function in Port Shepstone. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Port Shepstone team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Financial Analyst is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Port Shepstone also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About Port Shepstone
On top of that, the role is based in Port Shepstone, close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Port Shepstone and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Port Shepstone cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal 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 Port Shepstone.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal.
Your Workplace
Crucially, 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Port Shepstone site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Why This Role
Practically speaking, 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 Port Shepstone. Many colleagues across KwaZulu-Natal have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
On top of that, 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 Port Shepstone keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Port Shepstone teams.
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 KwaZulu-Natal.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Importantly, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Port Shepstone.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
About the Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Port Shepstone office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.
Notably, the team mix in Port Shepstone reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
Who We’re Looking For
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Clear credit and criminal record
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.