Finance Graduate-2

Mimecast South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Mimecast South Africa is offering a Finance Graduate internship designed to expose you to day-to-day finance operations within a privately funded SAAS company. You’ll rotate across Accounting Operations, Payroll, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Tax, Treasury, and more, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced cybersecurity business.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate Finance or Accounting degree, have 1–2 years of study completed, strong computer skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Completed 1-2 years towards undergraduate Finance or Accounting degree
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and eager to tackle new projects and ideas, flexible and adaptable to work assignment
• Able to work independently, with management oversight, and in team environment
• Possess strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Solid work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Great communication skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day department related and supervised activities to build foundational knowledge and gain experience working in a leading cybersecurity company
• Assist with departmental and/or stakeholder activities and gain exposure to Finance processes and practices
• Assist in processing routine reporting, with management oversight
• Take direction from manager and work closely with department team to execute work assignments
• Assist in documentation generation in response to various business requests
• Assist with Accounts Payable indexing for vendor payments
• Perform data entry into RMIS and electronic filing systems
• Assist in creating presentations and may present to department manager and team members
• Conduct research and perform data analysis
• Engage in other ad hoc activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Finance knowledge

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Proactive

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate Finance or Accounting degree (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Graduate Overview

Mimecast’s Finance internship will provide insight into the day to day activities of a privately funded SAAS company. You’ll have the opportunity to work across various groups including, Accounting Operations, Payroll, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Tax, Treasury, Accounting, etc. This role provides an great opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants to learn, grow and stand out in an entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day department related and supervised activities to build foundational knowledge and gain experience working in a leading cybersecurity company
• Assist with departmental and/or stakeholder activities and gain exposure to Finance processes and practices
• Assist in processing routine reporting, with management oversight
• Take direction from manager and work closely with department team to execute work assignments
• Assist in documentation generationl in response to various business requests
• Assist with Accounts Payable indexing for vendor payments
• Perform data entry into Risk Management Information System (RMIS) and electronic filing systems, required to maintain integrity and accuracy of data
• Assist in creating presentations and may present to department manager and team members
• Conduct research and perform data analysis
• Engage in other ad hoc activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience

• Completed at least 1-2 years towards undergraduate Finance or Accounting degree
• Passionate and willing to learn about overall company, business operations, culture, and values
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and eager to tackle new projects and ideas, flexible and adaptable to work assignment
• Able to work independently, with management oversight, and in team environment
• Possess strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Solid work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Great communication skills

Belonging at Mimecast Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups. We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application. Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. We save companies the embarrassment of awkward data slip ups by disrupting cybercriminal activity. We think fast, go big and always demand more. We work hard, deliver – and repeat. We grow with meaningful determination. And put success well within our reach. We empower each other, live by our values, and always deliver on our purpose. We push each other to be better and expect to be pushed back. This is a community of respect. Where everyone is counted.