Accounting Intern

Arch Staffing SA; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Staffing SA is seeking an Accounting Intern in Midrand, South Africa, eager to learn GAAP basics and financial principles through real-world immersion.

You will shadow members of the Accounting department, assist with data entry and record-keeping, and help prepare financial statements while gaining hands-on experience with bookkeeping software. A recent graduate or a student pursuing an Accounting degree is expected.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or actively working towards a Bachelor's or Masters in Accounting.
• Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Aptitude for math, proficiency with computers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility.
• Motivation and a strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible.

Responsibilities

• Shadowing members of the Accounting department as they perform their duties.
• Assisting with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documents.
• Working with bookkeeping software.

Skills

Math aptitude

Proficiency with computers

Verbal and written communication

Efficiency and accuracy

Motivation to learn

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Tools

Bookkeeping software

Job description

We are looking for a driven Accounting Intern with a basic understanding of GAAP and financial principles and terms who is ready for an immersive, real-world experience.

Responsibilities:

• Shadowing members of the Accounting department as they perform their duties.
• Assisting with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documents.
• Working with bookkeeping software.

Requirements:

• Must be a recent graduate or actively working towards a Bachelor's or Masters in Accounting.
• Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Aptitude for math, proficiency with computers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility.
• Motivation and a strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible.