Finance Analyst Trainee: Sandton Growth & Mentorship

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Competitive salary

Career progression

Certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, invites applications for a Junior Financial Analyst Trainee role within a leading financial services institution. This program offers hands-on exposure to financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while you work alongside senior analysts.

You will develop essential modeling, data gathering, and presentation skills in a structured learning environment, with mentorship and opportunities to pursue professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Strong academic record and keen interest in financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Support budgeting and forecasting for various departments.
• Conduct variance analysis to explain discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, invites applications for a Junior Financial Analyst Trainee role within a leading financial services institution. This program offers hands-on exposure to financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while you work alongside senior analysts.

You will develop essential modeling, data gathering, and presentation skills in a structured learning environment, with mentorship and opportunities to pursue professional certifications.