Junior Financial Analyst

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship and training

Medical and retirement benefits

Exposure to corporate finance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join its Vereeniging finance team. This entry-level role focuses on data gathering, reporting, and forecasting to support strategic decisions.

You'll work with senior analysts, learn financial modeling, and enjoy a hybrid work setup balancing office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Solid grasp of financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel, formulas, pivot tables and basic data visualization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and numerical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly financial reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Collect and analyze financial data from multiple sources for reporting.
• Support variance analysis and identify key financial trends.
• Develop and maintain financial models and databases.
• Participate in ad-hoc finance projects and provide analytical support.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of data used in reports.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Data visualization

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Pivot Tables

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Financial Analyst to join their finance team in Vereeniging . This role provides a crucial support function in data analysis, financial reporting, and forecasting. You will work closely with senior analysts and management to gather, interpret, and present financial information that aids in strategic decision-making. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a motivated individual to build a career in finance within a company that values continuous learning and offers a hybrid work model, combining office-based collaboration with remote flexibility to foster a productive and balanced work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Collect, organize, and analyze financial data from various sources for reporting purposes.
• Support senior analysts in variance analysis and identifying key financial trends.
• Help in developing and maintaining financial models and databases.
• Participate in ad-hoc financial projects and provide analytical support as needed.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data used in reports and analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of basic financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and potential for annual raises.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Mentorship and training from experienced finance professionals.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility in Vereeniging .
• Exposure to various aspects of corporate finance and accounting.