Junior Financial Analyst

Overview

A portfolio management and advisory services company, seeks to employ a Junior Financial Analyst to join their team. In this role you will gain hands-on experience collecting, analysing, and interpreting municipal financial information to support decision-making in credit, investment, and advisory processes.

• Collect and maintain financial information from municipalities, ensuring all data is up to date.
• Input financial statements and budgets into assessment models and IPM databases accurately.
• Assist with financial analysis, interpreting results from models and supporting the preparation of reports on municipal financial health.
• Support forecasting activities, helping to project future financial positions under guidance from senior staff.
• Participate in client interactions, including meetings and site visits with portfolio managers.
• Provide administrative support for credit committee meetings, including taking and filing minutes.

• Recently completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Informatics or related degree
• Entry-level – no professional experience required
• Internships or work experience in finance, accounting, or related areas is an advantage
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel)
• Understanding of financial statements and budgets
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Awareness of municipal financial frameworks (PFMA, MFMA) is an advantage