Finance Graduate Analyst — Mentorship & Training (Welkom)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate training

Mentorship

Finance exposure

Competitive salary

PD support

Collaborative culture

Strategic insights

Career foundation

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Welkom, Free State, is seeking a bright Junior Financial Analyst to join its graduate scheme. You will support the finance team with monthly reporting, budgeting, and financial modelling, developing solid technical skills in a structured program.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with strong numerical ability, Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), and a proactive, team-oriented mindset; relocation to Welkom is expected.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with high accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Familiarity with financial modelling is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Relocation to Welkom, Free State, is required or willing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Conduct financial analysis, including variance analysis and trend identification.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Help in developing financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Gather and analyze financial data from various sources.
• Contribute to internal control procedures and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as required by the management team.
• Learn and apply accounting principles and financial management best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical ability

Strong communication

Relocation to Welkom

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Welkom, Free State, is seeking a bright Junior Financial Analyst to join its graduate scheme. You will support the finance team with monthly reporting, budgeting, and financial modelling, developing solid technical skills in a structured program.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with strong numerical ability, Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), and a proactive, team-oriented mindset; relocation to Welkom is expected.