Finance Analyst - Financial Information (Level 8), Cape Town Office
CapeNature
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 13 August 2025 - Closing Date 27 August 2025

Job Details

Job Description

The primary purpose of this role will be to support the Finance Manager: Financial Information with the development, monitoring and analysis of the organization's budgeting and reporting processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Entity Budget Management

  • Assist and facilitate workshops/meetings to research budget holders’ requirements,
  • Understand the business needs and its impact on budgets.
  • Analyse budgets and budget holder requirements
  • Obtain and validate historical data to utilise financial modelling to base the budgets and provide forecasts of expected performance.
  • Prepare budget templates and consolidate completed budget templates for the entity.
  • Finalise budgets for MTEC submission.
  • Monitor budget holders use of cost centres monthly.
  • Prepare and implement the virements process.

 

Internal and External Financial Reporting 

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts for decision making
  • Preparation of monthly and ad-hoc financial reports for internal stakeholders
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual and interim financial statements.
  • Analyse the latest relevant GRAP standards and its impact on the annual financial statements.
  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc regulatory financial reports

 

Stakeholder Engagement 

  • Assistance with annual regulatory audits and externally funded audits
  • Presentations to management when necessary
  • Liaison with internal and external stakeholders in respect of financial reporting and budget management
  • Finance service desk monitoring and issue resolution timeously
  • Financial system dashboard creation, monitoring and reporting timeously
  • Coaching trainee accountants/ junior staff to understand and implement financial processes.

  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Postgraduate qualification in Financial Accounting (BCom Honours or similar)
  • Completed SAICA articles or 5 years’ experience with an accounting firm (other than AGSA)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • 3-5 years’ experience with drafting financial statements in CaseWare
  • A valid driver’s license and own transport is essential
  • Bilingual in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

  • Post articles experience at a small medium accounting firm would be advantageous
  • Completed ITC exams would be advantageous
  • Sage Intacct or similar ERP practical knowledge would be advantageous

 

COMPETENCIES

  • Knowledge and working understanding of the MTEF process
  • Knowledge and working understanding of GRAP Reporting Framework
  • Knowledge and working understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication, planning and organizational skills
  • Adaptability is a key requirement
  • Ability to thrive in a multi-faceted environment
  • Good Analytical skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines being met
  • Ability to function independently and within a team
  • Strong analytical and strategic skills
  • Sound interpersonal, communication and people management skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
  • Good project planning and organizing skills
  • Ability to function independently and within a team
  • No criminal record

 

AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

  • 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle.
  • Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees.
  • Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape.
  • Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines.
  • Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
  • The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.

 

      Kindly Note:

“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.

Kindly note that it is encouraged to become a member of the CapeNature Pension Fund. In the event that you are an existing member of Medical Aid you are required to provide a copy of such membership before the commencement of your employment with CapeNature.

 

Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/

Closing Date:  27 August 2025