Graduate Intern - Financial Analyst

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive internship stipend

Mentorship from finance experts

Remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a remote Graduate Intern opportunity with a well-established financial institution in Port Elizabeth. You will gain hands-on experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, working alongside seasoned finance professionals.

The program emphasizes training, mentorship, and exposure to real-world financial operations, with a competitive internship stipend and potential for future opportunities based on performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel and other financial software.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support analysis of financial data, including variance analysis and trend identification.
• Help in budget preparation and forecasting activities under supervision.
• Participate in ad-hoc financial projects and research as required.
• Maintain and update financial models and databases.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established financial institution in Port Elizabeth , is offering an exciting Graduate Intern opportunity for aspiring Financial Analysts . This program is designed to provide hands-on experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within a professional setting. Interns will work alongside experienced finance professionals, contributing to key financial operations and gaining valuable industry knowledge. This is an excellent chance for students or recent graduates to immerse themselves in the financial world, with the flexibility of a remote internship, allowing broad access to learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the analysis of financial data, including variance analysis and trend identification.
• Help in budget preparation and forecasting activities under supervision.
• Participate in ad-hoc financial projects and research as required by the finance team.
• Maintain and update financial models and databases.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and ensure accuracy.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant financial software.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for a remote professional environment.

Benefits

• A competitive internship stipend, equivalent to a full-time graduate salary.
• Opportunity for intensive on-the-job training and mentorship from finance experts.
• Exposure to real-world financial analysis and corporate finance practices.
• Flexible remote work arrangement, enabling a comfortable and productive learning experience.
• Potential for future full-time employment based on performance and business needs.
• Networking opportunities within the financial sector in Port Elizabeth and beyond.