Junior Financial Analyst - WhatJobs Direct (Bloemfontein)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Presencial; ZAR 180 000 - 260 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship from experienced staff

Exposure to financial operations

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst in Bloemfontein to join a reputable financial services firm. The role targets graduates looking to build a career in financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting, with exposure to forecasting and modelling.

You will contribute to financial planning, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with senior professionals in a supportive environment in Bloemfontein. This is an entry-level opportunity with professional development potential.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Strong grounding in accounting principles and finance concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel with pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide variance explanations.
• Develop financial models to support business decisions.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare financial presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as required.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Financial modeling

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a reputable financial services firm, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Junior Financial Analyst to join their team in Bloemfontein, Free State . This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a finance graduate keen to build a career in financial analysis and reporting. You will be involved in financial data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and supporting senior financial professionals. This role offers a fantastic chance to develop a deep understanding of financial operations within a supportive and professional environment located in the heart of Bloemfontein . You will contribute to critical financial planning and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide variance explanations.
• Assist in the development of financial models to support business decisions.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare financial presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as required.

Requirements

• A recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with financial modeling is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the finance sector.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA .

Benefits

• This role offers a competitive salary and valuable experience in financial analysis.
• Opportunities for professional development and potentially pursuing further certifications (e.g., CFA).
• Work within a stable and established financial institution in Bloemfontein .
• Supportive team environment with mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of financial activities.
• This is a key role in the financial operations of the company based in Bloemfontein, Free State .