FINANCIAL AID ANALYST

Location: Sandringham – Johannesburg Position Type: Full Time – Fixed Term (6 Months) Purpose of the Job To analyse relevant personal financial information in order to determine the financial needs of beneficiaries and present conclusion and related grant proposal to Case Committee on a weekly basis and provide feedback on the grant to beneficiaries and similarly for residential subsidy applicants. Role and Responsibilities Assess beneficiaries/applicants overall financial situation by reviewing income, assets, debts, expenses, credit reports, or other financial information. Calculate beneficiaries’ available monthly income to meet financial obligations including debt. Comfortably and respectfully engage with beneficiaries, in respect of both information gathering (pre-analysis) and provision of feedback (post-analysis). Make recommendations to Case Committee (held weekly) on the basis of the above financial analysis as to whether financial assistance is justified, as well as the extent thereof or in the case of residential admissions to Admissions Committee, whether a fee subsidy is justified, and how the fee should be structured. Consult with Social Workers in respect of consideration of non-financial factors in the decision-making process. Consider all other relevant budgetary/financial feedback to the beneficiary/applicant. Maintain or update records of beneficiaries/applicants including analysis, financial assistance being given, correspondence, documents, or beneficiary inquiries. Review changes to beneficiaries/applicants financial, family, or employment situations to determine whether changes to existing welfare/assistance plans are needed, either pro-actively or on request. Manage grant renewals and resulting client communication. Assist with ad-hoc welfare data or other projects. Qualifications And Education Requirements B.Com degree with financial or similar major advantageous Experience in a Financial Analyst, Financial Advisor, Credit Analyst, Personal Finance, or Debt Counsellor role Preferred Skills Strong EQ MS Excel – Intermediate Strong IT literacy and adaptability Strong financial and analytical skills – ability to analyse financial information and to piece together personal income statement and balance sheet Flexible and creative thinking in respect of considering various solutions and individual needs and case factors in the decision-making process Ability to balance financial and emotional needs of client Strong interest in Personal Finance Excellent interpersonal skills with strong Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Approachable and Personable Emotional resilience and maturity Ability to manage conflict or difficult communication Excellent communication skills

Analyze personal financial information to determine the financial needs of beneficiaries and present grant proposals to the Case Committee. Manage grant renewals, maintain beneficiary records, and provide feedback on financial assistance and residential subsidies.

A B.Com degree with a financial major is advantageous, along with experience in financial analysis, credit analysis, or debt counseling. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, intermediate MS Excel proficiency, and high emotional intelligence.

• Analyse de donnéesSouhaitée
• Analyse financièreSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Financial Analysis
• Personal Finance
• MS Excel
• Emotional Intelligence
• Credit Analysis
• Debt Counseling
• Interpersonal Communication
• Conflict Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Financial Reporting
• Case Management
• Data Analysis

• Finance & Accounting
• Social Services
• Administrative

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

11 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level