61 Trading Analyst jobs in South Africa

Closing Date

2025/10/31

Reference Number

COR

Job Title

Equity Research Analyst Trainee x4 - Catapult Programme 2026 (Cape Town and Johannesburg)

Job Type Classification

Intern

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Other

Location - Town / City

Johannesburg and Cape Town

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounting / Finance / Actuarial Science / Financial Mathematics /Economics graduate who is keen to demonstrate their passion for the financial markets to get well rounded exposure in the investment research space. As a trainee of one of our black-owned stockbrokers, you will be provided with structured learning, mentorship and on the job support to ensure your success in the role. As part of the Coronation Catapult Programme, you will be provided with power skills training including but not limited to critical thinking, resilience, business communication skills and coaching.

Be part of this dynamic programme to catapult your career to heights you have not yet imagined

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting analysts with research projects across various sectors

• Attend meetings with management / Investment Research (IR) teams

• Administrative work supporting the research process

• Preparation of presentations for report-backs and roadshows

• Assisting analysts with spreadsheet models and running company analyses

• Assisting analysts with various ad hoc projects

Ideal Experience

None, as this is a graduate role.

Ideal Qualifications

• BCom, BBus Sci, CFA, Act Sci, Engineering

• Any degree majoring in accounting, investments, finance, economics or mathematics

Most Important Attribute

• Numerical

• Able to work under high pressure

• Proven academic ability through diligence and perseverance

Systems Knowledge

Company Description

Development Finance Company- Hybrid

Role Description

Our client is looking to urgently hire an mid-tier Analyst with 5 yrs experience in development finance, ideal-making, corporate finance and/or investment management. You must have strong credit, business development, and financial modelling skills.

Qualifications

• Min 5 year's relevant experience
• Qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Agricultural Economics, or Business Economics- post graduate advantageous.
• Excellent Communication
  , presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to structure deals and recommend risk mitigants.
• Competency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Conducting financial modelling to support business planning and growth initiatives.
• Preparing and analysing management reports and dashboards.
• Partnering with operational teams to understand and optimise financial performance.
• Supporting the month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• BCom Accounting Degree
• Minimum 2 years experience in accounting role.
• Solid understanding of the full accounting cycle.

Financial Analyst

Are you an experienced Financial Analyst looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated professional to manage the financial operations of a cutting-edge Case Management System for the court system in Bermuda.

Position:
Financial Analyst

Location:
Remote (Preferred candidates from South Africa)

Work Hours:
EST or Bermuda time zone (negotiable)

Employment Type:
Full-time (Staff Augmentation Model)

Role Overview:

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the Case Management System, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounting activities. The role requires a proactive individual who can handle financial transactions, reporting, and overall financial management with precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Oversee financial transactions related to case management operations.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Handle front-office cash management and back-office ledger functions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Work closely with stakeholders to optimize financial processes.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in accounting, financial management, or analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with international accounting standards is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a high-impact government project in Bermuda.
• Competitive salary with full-time, long-term stability.
• Be part of a dynamic, globally connected team.
• Opportunity to work remotely while contributing to meaningful change.

If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you Apply now and be part of an innovative project shaping the future of case management systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Analysis:

• Analyse financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results with forecasts and budgets.
• Develop financial models to support business decisions.
• Evaluate the financial performance of the department, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Determine return on investment of various initiatives.
• Analyse variances across various systems and products and conduct investigations and related remediation.

Commercial Analysis:

• Assess market conditions and industry trends.
• Analyse competitor performance and market positioning.
• Review and prepare financial viabilities for various strategic initiatives.
• Assess proposed costs and spending of various projects, including alignment to relevant accounting standards.

Reporting:

• Prepare detailed financial reports for senior management.
• Present insights and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and performance metrics.

Other:

• Work closely with other departments to gather relevant data and insights.
• Review business processes and identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams with financial analysis and commercial insights.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CFA, are advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, data analysis, or a related role.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis skills.
• Experience with financial software and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and SQL.
• Ability to translate financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• High level of accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Good understanding of budget, forecasting and viability principles.
• Strong grasp and understanding of accounting principles and rules.

COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES:

• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and requirements.
• Resilience in handling high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to identify trends, patterns, and insights from financial data.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills to address business challenges.
• Proficiency in visualising data for easy understanding by non-financial stakeholders.
• Effectively engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide appropriate analytical support.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to process exchange control applications and monitor compliance with the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers and the Exchange Control Regulations to regulate cross-border transactions and ensure the efficient management of foreign exchange.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other duties, the following key performance areas:

• Analyse, process and finalise applications of varying complexity for approval and deliver work that meets the prescribed time and quality standards.
• Assist in the planning of inspections, actively participate in the inspection process and report on inspections.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day administration, including record-keeping, the compilation of schedules and inspection profiling in support of operational efficiency within the division and own work.
• Analyse and interpret data and provide recommendations to the signing officer for reporting purposes.
• Participate in ad hoc projects for the compilation of information to inform policy decisions.
• Perform work independently within established practices, processes, rules and regulations, ensuring compliance with standards, policies and other guidelines in own area of expertise.
• Prepare and deliver solutions that reflect the range of knowledge, methods, practices and/or solutions in own functional discipline.
• Engage with the relevant internal and external stakeholders, displaying an ability to convey and explain information fluently.

Proactively broaden knowledge of own functional area and stay abreast of developments therein (e.g. changes to exchange control policies, rules and regulations).

About the company

Hi, I'm the founder of Till CFO

We help growing companies get the financial clarity they need by pairing experienced CFOs with skilled analysts. Our mission is simple: give business owners the insights they need to make confident decisions - without drowning them in spreadsheets or confusing reports.

What makes us different is our CFO + Analyst model.

The CFOs focus on strategy and client-facing work, while our Analysts go deep into the numbers, building models and uncovering trends. It's a partnership that creates real value for clients and helps us scale sustainably.

We believe in servant leadership, collaboration, and using AI to make our work smarter and faster.

About the role

We're looking for a
Financial Analyst.

We need someone precise, detail-oriented, and highly organized - an independent thinker who loves diving into financial data and turning it into clear insights. You'll play a key role in supporting our CFOs, helping clients make better decisions and ensuring we deliver high-quality service every time.

In this role, you will:

Prepare and maintain financial data, models, and reports (e.g., 13-week cash flow)

Support forecasting, budgeting, and ad hoc FP&A analysis

Conduct variance analysis, KPIs, and identify financial trends

Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights

Collaborate asynchronously with CFO partners, documenting workflows and findings

Identify opportunities for process improvements and AI automation

Ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk awareness in financial reporting

The ideal candidate is steady, reliable, and thrives in focused, independent work. You're humble and collaborative, with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. You can handle multiple client needs without losing accuracy, and you're always curious to learn and improve.

Working Hours :
This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) with required overlap from 6am - 2pm EST to align with our US-based CFOs.

About you

To excel in this role, you need:

5+ years of financial analysis / FP&A experience

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

Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills

Excel/Google Sheets expert-level proficiency

Experience working remotely for an International/US based Business and asynchronously

Strong interest in using AI to amplify your effectiveness

Strong communication skills in English

Brownie points for:

System architecture or data engineering mindset

Experience with companies with $5M–50M revenue

Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools

AI/data automation exposure

CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials

Previous experience supporting fractional CFOs or start ups/SMBs

Benefits

What's in it for you?

Salary:
$,500 - 3,000 per month*

Full-time:
Fully Remote (with EST overlap)

Paid Time Off:
25 days per year (including public holidays)

AI Fluency Lunch & Learns

Flexible, remote-first culture with focus on async collaboration

*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.

Financial Analyst (AP & AR)

6-month contract

Salary: R20k to R25k per month

Are you immediately available and ready to take on a short-term assignment where your advanced Excel skills can shine?

About the Opportunity:

A leading Supply Chain and Logistics company in the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg is seeking a Finance Analyst for a 6-month maternity cover contract. This role focuses on:

• Analyzing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Consolidating billing data
• Supporting the Finance Manager with presentations and preparing Excel-based reports

If you thrive on creating efficiencies and automation in Excel, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic environment.

Requirements:

Degree in Accounting or related qualification

2 to 3 years 'experience in an analysis-type role with a strong focus on AP and AR

Excel advanced skills are essential

SAP knowledge is advantageous

Must be able to start immediately

Apply now

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RESPONSIBILITIES:


Financial Analysis:
• Analyse financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results with forecasts and budgets.
• Develop financial models to support business decisions.
• Evaluate the financial performance of the department, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Determine return on investment of various initiatives.
• Analyse variances across various systems and products and conduct investigations and related remediation.


Commercial Analysis:
• Assess market conditions and industry trends.
• Analyse competitor performance and market positioning.
• Review and prepare financial viabilities for various strategic initiatives.
• Assess proposed costs and spending of various projects, including alignment to relevant accounting standards.


Reporting:
• Prepare detailed financial reports for senior management.
• Present insights and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and performance metrics.


Other:
• Work closely with other departments to gather relevant data and insights.
• Review business processes and identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams with financial analysis and commercial insights.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:


• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CFA, are advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, data analysis, or a related role.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis skills.
• Experience with financial software and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and SQL.
• Ability to translate financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• High level of accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Good understanding of budget, forecasting and viability principles.
• Strong grasp and understanding of accounting principles and rules.

COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES:

• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and requirements.
• Resilience in handling high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to identify trends, patterns, and insights from financial data.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills to address business challenges.
• Proficiency in visualising data for easy understanding by non-financial stakeholders.
• Effectively engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide appropriate analytical support.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.