Trainee Financial Analyst – Mentored Growth in Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Certifications support

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria offers a Trainee Financial Analyst program designed to build solid foundations in financial analysis, investment strategies, and corporate finance. Trainees gain hands-on experience in modeling, market research, and reporting under seasoned professionals’ guidance.

The program emphasizes formal mentoring, structured career progression, and exposure to diverse financial operations, with opportunities for CFA certification support when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or economics or related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial statements, reports, and presentations.
• Conduct market research and industry analysis to support investment decisions.
• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting and valuation purposes.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support senior analysts in budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Assist in tracking financial performance against key metrics.
• Learn and apply accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to financial planning processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria offers a Trainee Financial Analyst program designed to build solid foundations in financial analysis, investment strategies, and corporate finance. Trainees gain hands-on experience in modeling, market research, and reporting under seasoned professionals’ guidance.

The program emphasizes formal mentoring, structured career progression, and exposure to diverse financial operations, with opportunities for CFA certification support when appropriate.