Graduate Financial Assistant

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship and professionaldevelopment

Training opportunities (CIMA, SAIPA)

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Financial Assistant in Bloemfontein to join the finance team. This entry-level role offers exposure to accounting, financial analysis, and reporting while contributing to daily tasks and reconciliations.

The position operates in a hybrid model with mentorship and development opportunities. You will work on month-end and year-end reporting, assist with reconciliations, and help maintain policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist in the analysis of financial data and variance reporting.
• Help ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team as needed.

Skills

Excel for financial data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Graduate Financial Assistant to join their finance department in Bloemfontein . This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates to gain practical experience in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting. You will support the finance team with daily tasks, contribute to financial statement preparation, and assist with reconciliations. Working in a hybrid model, you will collaborate with team members both in the office and remotely, benefiting from mentorship and professional development in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist in the analysis of financial data and variance reporting.
• Help ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team as needed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment and manage multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary for graduates in the financial sector.
• Exposure to comprehensive financial operations and reporting.
• Opportunities for further training and professional qualifications (e.g., CIMA, SAIPA).
• Hybrid work flexibility, combining office-based collaboration with remote work.
• A nurturing team environment focused on professional growth and development.