Overview
Junior Financial Analyst Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Junior Financial Analyst
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NFR009332/CPi
Date posted:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
Salary:
450000 Annually
SUMMARY:
An established, nationally recognised organisation within a franchised business environment is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join their team in Durban South.
POSITION INFO:
This role offers strong exposure to franchise operations, financial analysis, and business performance reviews across the region.
To support the Financial Analyst in compiling and analysing financial and operational data from franchise operations, assisting with business reviews, and ensuring compliance with franchise and shareholder agreements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with compiling annual schedules and timelines for franchise reviews
- Support the completion of franchise business reviews
- Prepare and maintain standard templates and documentation used during reviews
- Analyse franchise financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
- Collect and review financial reports from franchises to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Assist with benchmarking franchise performance and identifying areas for improvement
- Identify potential cost savings and revenue leakage
- Prepare financial analysis for business review meetings and participate where required
- Calculate financial ratios and support financial performance assessments
- Assist with business valuation calculations
- Review franchise financial controls to identify risk areas
- Monitor compliance with franchise and shareholder agreements
- Coordinate and track annual franchise compliance declarations
- Contribute to monthly reports presented to Exco
- Perform ad hoc duties as required
Education & Experience:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Financial Analyst or Financial Accountant role
- CA(SA), Professional Accountant (SA), CIMA or similar qualification preferred
- Advanced Excel skills are essential
- SAIPA/ SAICA registered