Junior Finance Analyst

Introduction

Join CIRO Full Service Beverage Company (Pty) Ltd , South Africa's largest manufacturer of pure coffee, and be part of an industry leader known for innovation and quality. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported. At CIRO , we thrive on delivering excellence, embracing diversity, and creating an inclusive community. Whether you’re passionate about coffee, customer service, or technical expertise, CIRO offers diverse opportunities to build a rewarding career. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a passionate Junior Finance Analyst to join CIRO in Bryanston, Johannesburg . The Junior Finance Analyst supports the finance team by assisting with performance analytical reviews, month ‑ end reporting and performing administrative responsibilities that ensure smooth operations. This role is ideal for an early ‑ career professional who is detail oriented and eager to develop analytical skills while maintaining efficient finance administration.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Finance Manager

• Direct Reports: 0

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Areas of Impact

• Analysis and Insight

• Assist with customer, product and region performance analysis

• Data mining and summarization to provide insights to assist the business with decision making

• Variance analysis and insightful commentary

• Provide support to sales team by providing sales data and insights

• Reporting

• Preparation of month end journals

• Preparation of month end reports

• New product performance tracking

• Promotional activity tracking

• Cost of doing business reporting

• Assist with regional and channel profitability reporting

• Product margin monitoring

• Preparation and loading of selling and administration expense budget and PF templates

• Control environment maintained & process improvement

• Support the external and internal auditors by responding to queries and providing required support

• Stock count attendance and reporting

• Drive the automation of recurring reports

• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve finance processes, implementing changes that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance

• Monitoring and following up on long outstanding purchase orders

• SAP and Finance Administration

• Maintenance of price tables on SAP

• Maintenance of customer, products, equipment and spares hierarchies on SAP

• Preparation of sundry invoices and sundry credit notes

• Maintenance of discount forms with new prices and costs

• Preparation of purchase requisitions for finance department

• Customer price claim validation

• Customer portal price updates

• Assist with the completion of customer and vendor forms

• Finance functional backup

• Serve as a backup on core finance functions, ensuring continuity during absences or peak workload periods to Commercial Analysts

Desired Experience & Qualification

What It Takes to Succeed

Experience that set you up for success

• 2 – 4 years experience in a financial analysis, commercial analysis, management accounting or similar finance role

• Ability to analyse large data sets, prepare reports and develop financial models

• Experience in financial reporting, variance analysis and performance reporting

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success

• BCom Accounting Degree or related Finance Degree

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success

• Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system will be advantageous