Remote Graduate Financial Analyst - Mentorship & Training

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Comprehensive training programs

Mentorship from finance professionals

Opportunities for professional certs

Exposure to a wide range of financials

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst to join a global financial services team on a fully remote basis in South Africa. This entry-level role focuses on financial research, reporting, and forecasting, offering mentorship and structured development.

You will analyze data, build financial models, and prepare reports to support budgeting and strategic decisions. The position emphasizes training, professional growth, and exposure to diverse financial projects in a flexible remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions.
• Ability to work remotely and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial statements, reports, and presentations.
• Conduct variance, trend, and profitability analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Gather and analyze financial data from internal and external sources.
• Develop and maintain financial models.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses for strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide analytical support.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Maintain financial databases with high accuracy.

Skills

Excel advanced functions

Financial analysis

Quantitative research

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst to join a global financial services team on a fully remote basis in South Africa. This entry-level role focuses on financial research, reporting, and forecasting, offering mentorship and structured development.

You will analyze data, build financial models, and prepare reports to support budgeting and strategic decisions. The position emphasizes training, professional growth, and exposure to diverse financial projects in a flexible remote