Junior Accountant - Financial Analysis Support

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Mentorship from experienced finance

Comprehensive medical aid benefits

Retirement fund contribution

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a dynamic technology startup in Bloemfontein, seeking a Junior Accountant to support financial analysis and reporting. This entry-level role welcomes recent graduates or professionals with 1–2 years of experience, offering exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decision making.

The position is fully remote, enabling work-from-home flexibility while contributing to a fast-paced startup environment and cross-functional collaboration with finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0–2 years of accounting/finance experience; internships considered.
• Basic understanding of GAAP or IFRS; strong Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Support Senior Accountants with data gathering and analysis.
• Maintain general ledger and perform reconciliations.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare journal entries and process expense reports.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Support ad-hoc financial projects and data requests.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Remote work

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic technology startup located in Bloemfontein, Free State , is seeking an eager and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support its growing financial analysis team. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or an individual with 1-2 years of accounting experience to gain exposure to a wide range of financial functions within a fast-paced and innovative environment. The successful candidate will assist in preparing financial reports, performing data analysis, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. This role is crucial for providing the necessary data and insights to drive strategic business decisions. Join a forward-thinking company and kick-start your accounting career in Bloemfontein . This role is fully remote, offering flexibility to work from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Support the Senior Accountants and Financial Analysts with data gathering and analysis.
• Help maintain the general ledger and perform account reconciliations.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of departmental budgets.
• Prepare journal entries and process expense reports.
• Contribute to the analysis of financial performance against budget and forecast.
• Support ad‑hoc financial projects and data requests from various departments.
• Learn and apply company accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as needed.
• Gain exposure to financial modeling and forecasting techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• 0-2 years of relevant accounting or finance experience; internships are considered.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential; experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally in the accounting field.
• Adaptability and a positive attitude towards change in a startup environment.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Opportunities for rapid career advancement and professional growth.
• Mentorship from experienced finance professionals.
• Comprehensive medical aid benefits.
• Contribution to retirement fund.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing excellent work-life balance.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and a dynamic startup culture in Bloemfontein .