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Junior Data Analyst - Finance

Lesaka Technologies

Gauteng Entry Level Posted 9 Oct 2026 Closes in 4 days

Overview

The Junior Data Analyst supports the Finance department by building and maintaining financial models, dashboards, and management reports that translate raw data into clear, decision-ready insights. The role focuses on financial modelling, data visualisation, and recurring reporting cycles, working closely with senior analysts and finance business partners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 0–2 years' experience in a finance, reporting, or business analysis role (graduate/junior level).
  • Solid Excel skills and a basic working knowledge of SQL.

Responsibilities

  • Build, update, and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
  • Assist with variance analysis, comparing actuals to budget/forecast and investigating key drivers.
  • Design and maintain recurring management reports, dashboards, and scorecards for finance and business stakeholders.
  • Write and optimise queries using SQL to extract and structure data from finance and operational systems.
  • Prepare clear summaries, commentary, and presentation materials for management and governance forums.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and automation of financial reporting processes.

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