Graduate Financial Analyst — Pretoria | Mentored Growth

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from senior finance profess

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a bright and motivated Graduate Financial Analyst to join our Pretoria finance team. This office-based role provides hands-on experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, with direct mentorship from senior professionals.

You will assist in preparing statements, budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and management reports; build financial models; and contribute to process improvements. A recent finance-related degree and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related business discipline.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Familiarity with financial software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis, comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts.
• Support the financial modeling and valuation activities of the team.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Assist in the reconciliation of financial data and ensure accuracy.
• Monitor key financial metrics and provide insights into performance trends.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance function.
• Adhere to all financial regulations and company policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related business discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a bright and motivated Graduate Financial Analyst to join our Pretoria finance team. This office-based role provides hands-on experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, with direct mentorship from senior professionals.

You will assist in preparing statements, budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and management reports; build financial models; and contribute to process improvements. A recent finance-related degree and strong Excel skills are essential.