Junior Financial Analyst

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking a bright Junior Financial Analyst to join our client's finance team on-site. You will assist with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting, gaining insight into essential decision-making processes.

This role suits a recent graduate with a quantitative mindset who thrives in a professional environment and is eager to develop CFA-aligned skills and broader financial capabilities through hands-on work and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, gathering data from various departments.
• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and KPIs.
• Help develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with financial policies and regulations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a bright and analytical Junior Financial Analyst to join their finance department in Kimberley . This on-site role requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong aptitude for numbers. You will support the finance team in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities. This is an ideal starting point for a recent graduate aiming to build a solid career in finance, working within a professional environment and contributing to critical financial decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, gathering data from various departments.
• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Help develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with financial policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel , including advanced functions like VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with potential for annual increases.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and pursuing financial certifications (e.g., CFA).
• Exposure to key financial operations and strategic business insights.
• A professional and collaborative team environment dedicated to financial excellence.