Finance & Admin Management Graduate

MBA-Exchange.com; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail and delivery organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Finance & Admin Management Graduate for a 12-month contract. This dynamic role involves collaboration with the Finance team, managing expenses, processing invoices, and supporting month-end financial processes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This program offers real-world exposure and valuable training in a fast-paced environment, ideal for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Finance team to manage expenses.
• Capture and process all invoices including various categories.
• Reconcile all Purchase Orders at month-end.
• Assist in preparing monthly income statements and journals.
• Identify and propose cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Effective time-management

Collaborative

Creative Energy

Problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

financial applications

Job description

Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail / Fashion / Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Finance & Admin Management Graduate to join our team in Johannesburg Distribution Centre. The Graduate Program will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

• Scale: Over 2.5 million happy shoppers shop online. Show them what you can do.
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Work alongside industry leaders and upskill yourself in record time.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

The skills we need

• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and financial applications
• Effective time-management and organisational skills
• Proactive, hands‑on, and able to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

Attributes required

• Collaborative
• Creative Energy
• Hands on
• Have an opinion and voice it
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Finance team to track and manage DC‑related expenses
• Capture and process all invoices, including consumables, stationery, uniforms, labour, and other ad‑hoc expenses
• Reconcile all Purchase Orders at month‑end and ensure accruals are correctly actioned
• Communicate with the Finance team regarding supplier queries, including remittances, non‑payments, and urgent payments
• Distribute timesheets to Labour Brokers on a weekly basis and validate pay queries
• Maintain database accuracy in the Biometrics system
• Assist in preparing the DC monthly income statement and month‑end journals to ensure accurate cost allocation
• Prepare cost variance analyses and reports/dashboards highlighting trends, issues, and solutions
• Support workforce planning and management, including preparing weekly timesheets for HOD approvals and invoicing for temporary employment service providers
• Identify and propose cost reduction initiatives while maintaining productivity
• Assist with ad‑hoc team responsibilities as required
• Support month‑end and year‑end financial processes related to the DC functions

This is a 12‑month contract position.

High Level

At the takealot Group, our Graduate Programme will help you build both technical and soft‑skills to launch your career, learning from the best in the business. The Graduate program will prepare you for a career in a large‑scale and fast‑paced environment.

Every selected Graduate gains unique insights into the e‑commerce environment with vast amounts of practical experience from daily exposure to a broad range of skills. The program consists of various technical and soft skill courses where you will receive training on a variety of areas.

You’ll be working with some of the strongest professionals South Africa has to offer who bring experience from a multitude of Great Industries.