Senior Analyst

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Date: 12 May 2026

Location: Durban, ZA

Company: Engen Limited

Location: Durban

Purpose of the Job

To provide a variety of financial activities including planning, forecasting, decision support and financial accounting oversight with specific focus on preparation and consolidation of profitability reports and performance measurement & management to enable achievement of business objectives.

What you have done before

  • NQF Level 7 (Degree in Accounting/ Finance)
  • 8 years’ experience in Accounting/ Finance/ Reporting

Advantageous:

  • CA (SA)

What you'll be doing

ANALYTICAL SUPPORT

•    Monitor and track key KPIs (Volumes, Margins, COGS, Expenses, Cost to serve etc.) and business metrics for accuracy and completeness.
•    Enable business performance reviews by periodically monitoring, analysing and reporting business results.
•    Develop and produce reporting analytics to clearly identify key trends, patterns, anomalies and key drivers for further investigation, optimisation or utilisation.
•    Engage with stakeholders to ensure routine reports and queries are efficiently produced.
•    Provide analytical and financial support to the Lubricants Manufacturing and Distribution team. 


BUSINESS PLANNING, BUDGETING & FORECASTING
•    Co-ordinate and prepare all the relevant business planning & budget inputs from Divisional departments (Sales & Supply Chain) for the development of the business plan in line with divisional strategy
•    Prepare and support the presentation layer of Business planning process to stakeholders
•    Preparation of budget files for submission to Group for consolidation
•    Prepare monthly forecast for the Division comprehending latest business environment and trends


FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT REPORTING
•    Preparation and analysis of the monthly, and year-end, Income Statement and Balance Sheet, including associated liaisons with Group Finance & Audit (Internal & External)
•    Identify and improve the efficiency of processes of financial transactions
•    Prepare Management reporting to assess performance and identify course correction
•    Ensure that Lubes Reporting system is kept up-to-date, source data managed, system properly maintained, and supports the reporting requirements of the Division and the Group


MAINTAIN & IMPROVE DATA QUALITY
•    Ensure data accuracy, integrity and consistency in all deliverables
•    Build and maintain basic models, templates, forecasts and simple scenario analyses
•    Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting processes, templates and data pipelines


PROJECT ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION 
•    Evaluate financial and non-financial benefits for identified projects as well as post investment audits
•    Ensure process is optimized and managed effectively with the key stakeholders

Working Conditions

  • Travelling may be required
  • May be required to work extra hours during month end and year end

 

Job Advert Closing Date:  All job adverts close five days after date posted

 

Engen’s approved Employment Equity plans and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Let us know how we can accommodate you to participate in the recruitment process.

 

 

Important Information:

  1. The appointment will be made in line with Engen's Employment Equity Strategy.
  2. All applications must be submitted to the contact person/ numbers provided & in the manner requested.
  3. If  not submitted by the closing date, your application will automatically not be considered.
  4. Engen does not guarantee that you will be called for an interview or appointed by virtue of your application.
  5. Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment.