Finance Graduate Intern: Reports & Reconciliations

Springer Nature Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature Group in Johannesburg is offering a Finance Graduate Intern position within the Macmillan Education finance team. This internship provides practical exposure to day-to-day financial activities, reporting, reconciliations, and administrative duties to develop professional finance skills.

The role supports learning across accounting principles, financial reporting, and controls, with opportunities to engage in ad hoc projects and collaborate with Finance colleagues.

Qualifications

• A recently completed or near-completed degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, or a related field.
• Interest in developing a career in Finance.
• Basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Good numerical and analytical skills, with an ability to work accurately with financial information.
• Good organisational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance team with day-to-day financial and administrative activities.
• Assist with processing, checking and maintaining financial information and records.
• Support account reconciliations and investigate differences or discrepancies where required.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Capture and maintain accurate financial information in relevant systems.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable and other finance processes as required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance and other areas to resolve queries.
• Follow established financial processes, controls and procedures while developing an understanding of why they are important.
• Support ad hoc finance projects and activities that provide opportunities to learn and develop.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Accounting/Finance/Financial Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

Springer Nature Group in Johannesburg is offering a Finance Graduate Intern position within the Macmillan Education finance team. This internship provides practical exposure to day-to-day financial activities, reporting, reconciliations, and administrative duties to develop professional finance skills.

The role supports learning across accounting principles, financial reporting, and controls, with opportunities to engage in ad hoc projects and collaborate with Finance colleagues.