Junior Data Analyst – Finance Opportunity at Lesaka Technologies Johannesburg

Lesaka Technologies is inviting applications for a Junior Data Analyst – Finance position in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This is a permanent, entry-level opportunity within the financial services and fintech industry, suited to a graduate who is passionate about financial data, analytics, reporting and technology. Lesaka is a leading South African financial technology company that delivers financial services to consumers and merchants across Southern Africa through its banking and payment technologies, offering exposure to a dynamic business environment where accurate financial information supports important decisions.

The successful Junior Data Analyst will support Lesaka Technologies’ Finance department by developing and maintaining financial models, dashboards and management reports that turn raw data into meaningful, decision-ready insights. The role focuses on financial modelling, data visualisation, reporting automation and performance analysis, while working closely with senior analysts and finance business partners. This position also offers exposure to budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and stakeholder engagement, making it a valuable opportunity for a recent graduate or junior professional seeking to build a career at the intersection of finance and data analytics.

Candidates interested in the Junior Data Analyst – Finance vacancy at Lesaka Technologies should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, solid Excel skills and a basic working knowledge of SQL. Familiarity with Power BI, Looker Studio, Google Cloud Console and BigQuery will be beneficial, while exposure to Python can provide an additional advantage. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, eager to learn and able to communicate financial findings clearly to colleagues and business stakeholders in a fast-paced professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, update and maintain financial models that support budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Assist with financial variance analysis by comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts and investigating the key factors behind differences.
• Support senior management with ad hoc financial analysis requests and the preparation of relevant financial information.
• Maintain data integrity, accuracy and version control across financial models, spreadsheets and supporting workbooks.
• Design, update and maintain recurring management reports, dashboards and scorecards for finance and business stakeholders.
• Develop and improve data visualisations using tools such as Power BI and Looker Studio to communicate financial performance clearly.
• Assist with automating and streamlining recurring reporting processes to improve accuracy and turnaround times.
• Ensure consistent formatting, definitions and data sources across reports, dashboards and other financial reporting outputs.
• Write and optimise SQL queries to extract, organise and structure data from financial and operational systems.
• Use Excel-based tools to support reporting, data analysis and automation activities.
• Work with Google Cloud Console, including BigQuery, to source, query and consolidate data for financial reporting.
• Collaborate with data and technology teams to improve the quality, structure and accessibility of information used by the Finance department.
• Prepare clear financial summaries, commentary and presentation materials for management meetings and governance forums.
• Respond to stakeholder questions about financial data, reports and dashboards in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy and automation of financial reporting processes.
• Document reporting procedures, data sources and financial model logic to support knowledge continuity and audit readiness.
• Assist with implementing new reporting tools, templates and process improvements.
• Support the Finance team in delivering accurate, timely and well-presented information for planning, budgeting and performance monitoring.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Science or a related field.
• Between 0 and 2 years of experience in finance, reporting or business analysis, with graduate and junior-level candidates encouraged to apply.
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas and pivot tables.
• Basic working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Strong financial modelling skills and an understanding of scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Good understanding of financial statements, budgeting and forecasting concepts.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Looker Studio or similar business intelligence platforms will be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of Google Cloud Console, including BigQuery, for accessing and querying financial data will be beneficial.
• Exposure to Python or other scripting languages for data analysis and reporting automation will be advantageous.
• Internship or vacation work experience in finance, banking or fintech will be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to translate financial information into clear visuals, reports and actionable insights.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage professionally with stakeholders and respond to questions about financial information.
• Willingness to learn, take ownership of assigned tasks and develop technical and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The Junior Data Analyst – Finance position at Lesaka Technologies in Johannesburg is an excellent opportunity for a finance, accounting, economics, business analytics or data science graduate looking to gain practical experience in financial modelling, business intelligence, data visualisation and reporting automation. As a permanent entry-level role, it offers exposure to financial planning, forecasting, performance monitoring and collaboration with finance, data and technology teams within South Africa’s fintech sector. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are eager to combine financial knowledge with analytical and technical skills should submit their applications before the closing date of 15 October 2026.

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