Hybrid Junior Financial Analyst — Growth & Learning

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, SA is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join the finance team on a hybrid basis. The role offers exposure to financial planning, analysis, and reporting, with a supportive learning environment for recent graduates.

You will work with senior professionals on data analysis, modeling, and presenting insights to multiple departments, developing your finance career through hands-on projects and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for financial performance deviations.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, SA is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join the finance team on a hybrid basis. The role offers exposure to financial planning, analysis, and reporting, with a supportive learning environment for recent graduates.

You will work with senior professionals on data analysis, modeling, and presenting insights to multiple departments, developing your finance career through hands-on projects and professional development opportunities.