Financial Reporting Analyst needed at Rheinmetall Denel Munition

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• The Financial Reporting Analyst will be responsible to deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements while supporting management with analysis, forecasting and decision-making across a complex, manufacturing-focused business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage reporting timelines – for internal and group purposes.
• Develop and enhance key reports, dashboards used by management.
• Develop automated reporting processes to increase efficiency and reduce the need for manual work.
• Ensure data is accurate and consistent across reporting by establishing and enforcing clear data quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, IFRS and Group Accounting Manual.
• Consolidate information for South African entities into group-level management reports.
• Strengthen analysis of information, providing meaningful insights into performance and deviation analysis for management including areas for improvement.
• Investigate and explain abnormal expenditures during month-end close.
• Review month end journals for accuracy and completeness.
• Liaise with various departments to ensure accurate recording of transactions at month end.
• Calculate cost of sales at standard rates, conduct GP% reality checks, and compile Other Operating Income statements
• Perform scenario analysis as needed to support strategic decisions.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• BTech/Bcom degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent qualification.
• SAIPA Professional Accountant (SA) qualification in good standing.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the manufacturing environment.
• Additional training or experience that will be advantageous:
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience in data analysis tools such as power BI / SQL/ Alteryx.
• Advance SAP S/4HANA knowledge—experience in leveraging SAP for reporting and reconciliation.

Skills and competencies

• Strong understanding of IFRS, including application and practical updates.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, modelling) and MS Word; excellent MS Office skills more broadly.
• Strong analytical thinking, with an aptitude for interpreting financial results, identifying trends, and offering actionable insights.
• Experience working with ERP systems and a track record of automating and streamlining reporting processes.
• Proactive and detail-oriented; capable of working independently under tight deadlines while resolving complex financial issues.
• Excellent stakeholder collaboration skills—able to liaise across finance, compliance, strategy, IT and operational teams.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events