Finance Intern - YES Internship (Somerset West)

The Talent Room; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Room in Somerset West, South Africa, is seeking a junior finance assistant to support day-to-day finance and accounting administration and help maintain accurate financial records.

You will capture and process transactions, assist with accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, invoicing, and month-end tasks, while providing general admin support to the finance team and ensuring data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Eligibility for YES Programme and South African citizen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day finance and accounting administration.
• Capture and process financial transactions accurately.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain financial records and documentation.
• Assist with invoicing and processing payments.
• Support month-end administration and data capture.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department.
• Perform other finance-related duties as required.

Skills

Numerical & analytical skills

Communication & organisation

MS Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Team & independent work

Willingness to learn

YES Programme eligibility

Education

BCom degree in Accounting/Finance/Financial Management or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day finance and accounting administration. Capture and process financial transactions accurately. Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable. Assist with reconciliations and checking financial information. Prepare and maintain financial records and documentation. Assist with invoicing and processing payments. Support the finance team with month-end administration. Assist with data capturing and maintaining accurate financial records. Provide general administrative support to the finance department. Perform other finance-related duties as required.

Requirements

• BCom degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, or a related field.
• Good computer literacy, particularly MS Excel .
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop.
• Must qualify for the YES (Youth Employment Service) Programme .
• Must be unemployed at the time of placement .
• Must be a South African citizen .

Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

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