Financial Analyst

FIDELITY SERVICES GROUP

Vacancy:  Financial Analyst within the Security Industry.

Division(s):

• Guarding Division – Gauteng West Rand
• Corporate Support and Administration – Helderkruin, Roodepoort

Reporting to:  Divisional CFO with exposure to various senior Group Executives and Directors.

Main Job Purpose:

A position for a Financial Analyst has become vacant within the Fidelity Security Services Group.  The overall purpose of the position is to provide efficient and effective finance business support to the respective divisions. The role is mainly focused around planning, organising, leading and controlling activities which ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, variances to budget and investigate anomalies on balance sheets and cash flow.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or Matric Certificate.
• B Com Honours
• CIMA / CA – Completed (1-2 years’ experience) or 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Must be fully computer literate on SAP/ Similar ERP System and MS Office suite  as an advanced user.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clear Criminal Record.
• Must have own reliable transport.
• Willingness to travel.
• Should reside preferably in the West Rand / Johannesburg Area.

Jobs Objectives

• Monthly profit and loss forecast by division; (versus budget).
• Complete analysis of financial results.
• Business Partner to the Operational Executives & CFO.
• Develop and execute analysis on business cases and models,
• Assist in the development of financial planning and analysis exercises/reports.
• Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets.
• Develop, implement and monitor cost saving models and initiatives.
• Support and Lead Ad-hoc projects – related to the Business Intelligence, Automation and Artificial Intelligence implementation within the guarding finance space

Other personality attributes:

• Energetic self-starter.
• Hands on approach.
• Commercially and financially focused.
• Entrepreneurial streak.
• Cohesive and systemic thinker.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demanding and strong manager with very high standards and proven leadership qualities.
• Creative problem solver.
• Confident communicator, strong in both verbal and written communications.
• Ability to influence (up and down).
• Ability to effectively business partner with cross functional departments, and other stakeholders of the business.
• Team player/ resilient character.

This role holds an ideal growth opportunity in Southern Africa’s fastest growing and largest Integrated Risk and Security Solutions Provider. The appropriate candidates will become eligible to participate in development programmes and be exposed to a wide variety of businesses.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position.

Whilst preference is always given to existing employees and the choice made purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Disabled Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Fidelity Security Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate. Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

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