Analyst Accountant
Reference: 10133 NB
Consultant: Nine Broodryk
Job Description:
- Automation
- Automating existing reporting systems, whether financial or non-financial, using tools like Excel Power Query
- Centralising reporting of financial and non-financial data
- Margin Reporting
- Prepare detailed margin analysis reports, including gross margin, net margin, and contribution margin.
- Identify trends and variances, and provide explanations for significant fluctuations.
- Analyse product profitability and recommend strategies to improve margins.
- Management Accounts per Business Unit and Export Country
- Prepare comprehensive management accounts for each business unit/export country/manufacturing process.
- Analyse financial performance, including revenue, cost of sales, and operating expenses.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue growth within each business unit.
- Production Cost Reporting
- Prepare detailed production cost reports, including standard costs, actual costs, and variances.
- Analyse production variances to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost control.
- Work closely with operations teams to understand production processes and cost drivers.
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including ratio analysis, trend analysis, and benchmarking.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Ad-hoc Reporting and Analysis
- Respond to ad-hoc requests for financial information and analysis.
- Support the business in strategic planning and decision-making by providing relevant financial insights.
- Health and Safety
- Participate in safety forums created
- Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
- Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
- Attend safety education and refresher programmes
- Comply with safety policies and procedures
- Distribute safety information as and when required
- Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times
Qualifications:
- Accounting Degree (BCom or BAcc)
- CA(SA) – no post-articles experience required
- Experience with MS Excel Power Query preferred
- MS Excel – advanced level
- Experience with ERP systems recommended
- Data analytics
- Microsoft Excel (advanced)
- Excel Power Query and Power BI
- Financial background
- Quick learner, adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
How to Apply:
- Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
- If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
- We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
- Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.
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