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Finance Business Analyst

Serefin

Fully Remote
Remote - Worldwide
Worldwide
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Serefin is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R78,750 – R78,750 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Job Overview:

Serefinis seeking a motivated and analyticalFinance Business Analystto join its Finance team. Reporting to theSenior Finance Manager, this position is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business analysis to support strategic decision-making across multiple business entities.

The successful candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with analytical thinking and business acumen. Working closely with operational leaders and cross-functional teams, the Finance Business Analyst will provide meaningful financial insights, identify opportunities for improvement, and support operational and strategic initiatives within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & AnalysisPrepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multipleSerefinentities, including consolidated financial reporting.Perform monthly account reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger analysis to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results.Analyze financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to management.Prepare and maintain annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range planning activities.Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reports to support business initiatives and strategic decision-making.Business PartnershipCollaborate with operational leaders to understand business drivers and provide financial insights that support informed decision-making.Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes, reporting, and internal controls.Assist in evaluating business performance through KPIs and financial metrics.Accounting & CompliancePrepare corporate income tax returns and supporting schedules for multiple legal entities.Support interim and annual external audits by preparing working papers and responding to auditor requests.Develop and maintain documentation of accounting procedures, internal controls, and process improvements to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance financial reporting and analysis processes.Participate in finance transformation and system improvement initiatives.Support additional finance projects and responsibilities as assigned.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseBachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related disciplineAccounting designation in progress (CPA), or an equivalent combination of related experience and education3-5 years or relevant accounting, financial analysis and reporting experienceRequired experience working with complex ownership structureIndependent preparation and filing of T2 corporate tax returnsRequired SRED experienceWorking knowledge of accounting systems NetSuite, Expensify and Payworks is an assetM&A experienceInternational expansion experience an assetSelf motivated and self-directed individual who enjoys working on a teamAdvanced Excel Skills; experience building complex templates and formulasExcellent verbal and written communication skillsImpeccable analytical and organizational skillsAbility to work closely with senior management team

This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & AnalysisPrepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multipleSerefinentities, including consolidated financial reporting.Perform monthly account reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger analysis to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results.Analyze financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to management.Prepare and maintain annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range planning activities.Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reports to support business initiatives and strategic decision-making.Business PartnershipCollaborate with operational leaders to understand business drivers and provide financial insights that support informed decision-making.Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes, reporting, and internal controls.Assist in evaluating business performance through KPIs and financial metrics.

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

At R78,750/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($70,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Serefin

Serefin is a company in the Finance industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.