Junior Financial Analyst

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance reviews

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a junior financial analyst to join our finance team in Upington. This hybrid role offers exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis while supporting senior analysts.

You will gather data, prepare reports, and help build financial models, contributing to strategic decisions for the Northern Cape region. A Bachelor's degree and 0–3 years' experience, plus strong Excel, are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or related role.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Eager to learn and develop in finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgets and forecasts; analyze variances.
• Support collection and analysis of financial data.
• Develop and maintain financial models for planning.
• Prepare regular financial reports, dashboards and presentations.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity in financial systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and analytical Junior Financial Analyst to join their finance team in Upington. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to contribute to financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will support senior analysts and management by gathering data, preparing reports, and assisting in the development of financial models. Working within a hybrid model, you'll gain broad exposure to various financial functions and contribute to strategic decision-making processes within the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, analyzing variances from actual performance.
• Support the collection and analysis of financial data for reporting purposes.
• Help develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
• Prepare regular financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management review.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis as required to support specific business initiatives.
• Assist in ensuring data integrity and accuracy within financial systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the finance profession.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a blend of office-based collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Mentorship and training opportunities to foster professional growth.
• Exposure to diverse financial operations within a supportive team environment.