Contract
Finance Analyst (Temp)
Johannesburg, Gauteng
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About this role
Employer: Empact Group
Purpose of the role
The incumbent will be responsible for executing financial administrative tasks, including financial reporting related to the FM unit. The role also supports the Management Accountant by providing financial assistance to operations, the finance team, and functional heads.
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience:
* Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance-related role
* SAP experience (essential)
* Experience with CSFAB/AS400 systems
* Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills
* Experience managing the month-end process
* Experience handling a debtors’ book
* Knowledge of Credit Management
* Own reliable transport
Key Areas of Responsibility
Financial Reporting & Month-End:
* Complete the full month-end process, including:
+ Financial analysis
+ Preparation of invoices in SAP
+ Journal entries
+ Reconciliations
+ Checks and balances
* Present financial results to the Management Accountant and Regional Manager
* Analyse monthly trading results and explain variances
* Facilitate monthly results sign-off with relevant stakeholders
Accounts Receivable & Client Management:
* Prepare and issue invoices
* Follow up on outstanding payments and remittance advice
* Maintain responsibility for resolving customer finance-related issues
* Conduct weekly invoice signoffs with clients
Reporting & Analysis:
* Prepare weekly finance reports (including open PO tracking)
* Provide ad hoc reporting and analytical support
Procurement & Vendor Management:
* Upload vendor quotations into Planon for approval
* Raise purchase orders (POs) in SAP
* Ensure GRNs are completed upon invoice receipt
* Reconcile vendor accounts where applicable
* Ensure POs are received from clients for all services delivered
Budgeting & Forecasting:
* Assist in the preparation of annual budgets
* Support forecasting processes
Compliance & Audit:
* Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
* Assist with year-end audit processes
General:
* Perform other finance-related duties as required
Key Competencies & Skills
* Strong business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling skills
* Ability to analyse and interpret large volumes of financial data
* Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
* Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
* Good time management and planning skills
* Strong numerical and administrative abilities
* Team player with good interpersonal skills
* Willingness to work overtime when required