Graduate Financial Analyst

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

Comprehensive training in financial分析

Exposure to diverse financial ops and决

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Graduate Financial Analyst for a fully remote role. You will support budgeting, forecasting and reporting, analyzing financial data to inform strategic decisions in a collaborative, global team.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics, have strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and possess excellent communication in a remote environment. This program offers training and growth within the finance function.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related business field.
• Solid understanding of financial principles and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, effective in remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and KPIs.
• Support financial modeling and valuation processes.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with departments to gather financial information and provide analytical support.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking detail-oriented and analytical Graduate Financial Analysts for a fully remote position. This role provides an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within a dynamic corporate setting. You will support the finance department by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to inform strategic decision-making. Working collaboratively with finance professionals from diverse locations, you will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and performance evaluation, all managed within a robust remote infrastructure designed for seamless team operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support the financial modeling and valuation processes.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial information and provide analytical support.

Requirements

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related business field.
• Solid understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive training in financial analysis tools and corporate finance.
• Exposure to diverse financial operations and strategic decision-making processes.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the finance sector.
• A supportive and flexible remote work environment fostering collaboration and work-life balance.