Finance Analyst Trainee - Mentored Path to CFA & Growth

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 84,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

On-the-job training and mentorship

Professional development support (e.g.

Office in Bloemfontein

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA, invites recent graduates to join our Graduate Trainee program in Financial Analysis. You will develop financial skills, perform modeling, reporting, and analysis, and support strategic planning under seasoned mentors.

You will work on financial statements, budgets, forecasting, and dashboards, gaining hands-on experience in a professional office environment with clear career development opportunities in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Must have a recent Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential; experience with financial software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• Willing to relocate to Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Conduct financial modeling and valuation analysis under supervision.
• Gather and analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and KPIs.
• Assist in reconciling financial discrepancies and ensuring data accuracy.
• Contribute to the development of financial dashboards and presentations.
• Learn and apply accounting principles and financial analysis techniques.
• Support ad-hoc financial projects and requests as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Reporting

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA, invites recent graduates to join our Graduate Trainee program in Financial Analysis. You will develop financial skills, perform modeling, reporting, and analysis, and support strategic planning under seasoned mentors.

You will work on financial statements, budgets, forecasting, and dashboards, gaining hands-on experience in a professional office environment with clear career development opportunities in the finance sector.