Finance Internship: Remote/Hybrid SaaS Ops & Reporting

Company : Mimecast; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Mimecast's Finance internship offers a hands-on introduction to the day-to-day activities of a privately funded SaaS company. Interns gain exposure across Accounting Operations, Payroll, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Tax, Treasury, and more.

Based in South Africa with remote/office hybrid options depending on role, the role involves supporting finance processes, preparing routine reports, generating documentation, and presenting to managers while learning the company's culture and values.

Qualifications

• Pursuing 1–2 years toward an undergraduate Finance or Accounting degree.
• Willingness to learn about company operations and culture.
• Strong interpersonal skills, proactive, adaptable.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Participate in supervised department activities to build foundational knowledge.
• Assist with finance processes and practices across multiple teams.
• Support routine reporting with management oversight.
• Generate documentation in response to business requests.
• Assist with Accounts Payable indexing for vendor payments.
• Perform data entry into RMIS and filing systems.
• Create presentations and present to managers and team members.
• Conduct research and perform data analysis.
• Engage in ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Proactive learner

Education

Undergraduate Finance or Accounting degree

Tools

RMIS

Job description

Mimecast's Finance internship offers a hands-on introduction to the day-to-day activities of a privately funded SaaS company. Interns gain exposure across Accounting Operations, Payroll, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Tax, Treasury, and more.

Based in South Africa with remote/office hybrid options depending on role, the role involves supporting finance processes, preparing routine reports, generating documentation, and presenting to managers while learning the company's culture and values.