Remote Graduate Financial Analyst: Training & Career Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Training programs

Professional certifications

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking bright and motivated graduates to join as Trainee Financial Analysts in a fully remote role. You will receive mentoring and work on financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting within a learning environment.

This entry-level position emphasizes analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and clear remote communication as you support the finance team and contribute to process improvements, with clear career progression in a supportive remote culture.

Qualifications

• Recent degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced functions.
• Excellent analytical and data-oriented mindset.
• Effective remote communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Analyze financial data to identify variances and explanations.
• Support budgeting and monitor expenses against budgets.
• Contribute to finance process improvements.
• Present findings clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel advanced

Data manipulation

Remote communication

Independent worker

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking bright and motivated graduates to join as Trainee Financial Analysts in a fully remote role. You will receive mentoring and work on financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting within a learning environment.

This entry-level position emphasizes analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and clear remote communication as you support the finance team and contribute to process improvements, with clear career progression in a supportive remote culture.