Entry-Level Financial Analyst — Growth & Mentorship

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship from experienced staff

Exposure to financial operations

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst in Bloemfontein to join a reputable financial services firm. The role targets graduates looking to build a career in financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting, with exposure to forecasting and modelling.

You will contribute to financial planning, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with senior professionals in a supportive environment in Bloemfontein. This is an entry-level opportunity with professional development potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Strong grounding in accounting principles and finance concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel with pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide variance explanations.
• Develop financial models to support business decisions.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare financial presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst in Bloemfontein to join a reputable financial services firm. The role targets graduates looking to build a career in financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting, with exposure to forecasting and modelling.

You will contribute to financial planning, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with senior professionals in a supportive environment in Bloemfontein. This is an entry-level opportunity with professional development potential.