Finance Internship - Diploma (Asset & Accounts Support)

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The CSIR in Pretoria offers an Internship: Finance (Two positions) to provide graduates with practical work experience through accounting and administrative duties. The roles are based in Pretoria and involve processing financial transactions, account reconciliations, and maintaining audit-ready records.

You will work under guidance to learn month-end processes and asset management in a collaborative team. Applicants should have a three-year diploma or degree in accounting or finance, with

Qualifications

• A three-year diploma or degree in accounting or finance.
• Good understanding and ability to implement basic accounting principles.
• Basic knowledge of VAT principles, Microsoft Office Suite, and Outlook.
• Ability to function under pressure and manage stress.
• Good office administrative and record keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions under guidance and supervision to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Perform financial account reconciliations to identify discrepancies.
• Prepare and attach supporting documentation for approvals and journals.
• Follow up and resolve queries from divisions or custodians.
• Keep records of financial documents for audit purposes.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end processes to meet deadlines.

Skills

Accounting basics

VAT principles

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Remote work capable

Attention to detail

Education

Three-year diploma or degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

The CSIR in Pretoria offers an Internship: Finance (Two positions) to provide graduates with practical work experience through accounting and administrative duties. The roles are based in Pretoria and involve processing financial transactions, account reconciliations, and maintaining audit-ready records.

You will work under guidance to learn month-end processes and asset management in a collaborative team. Applicants should have a three-year diploma or degree in accounting or finance, with