Finance Operations Intern: AP/AR, Payments & Reconciliations

Publicis Groupe; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Africa invites graduates to apply for Le Cubs 2027, a 12-month internship that blends hands-on experience with mentorship across marketing disciplines in South Africa.

Starting in March 2027, interns will join teams in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, gaining exposure to creativity, strategy, HR, data, technology, AI, and business support.

The program aims to bridge academia and the workplace, helping interns build practical skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• A completed National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, or a related field.
• Completed coursework in financial accounting and/or management accounting is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, and pivot tables), Word, and Outlook.
• Exposure to an accounting/ERP system (e.g. SAP, Pastel, Sage, or Oracle) is an advantage.
• Prior exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general finance administration is beneficial but not essential.
• Eligibility to work in South Africa and to participate in an internship programme.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable processing and ensure invoices are captured timeously.
• Validate invoices against approved purchase orders and documentation.
• Assist with accounts receivable tasks including invoicing, client receipts, and reconciliations.
• Raise and monitor purchase orders and ensure PO accuracy and compliance.
• Support finance administration, including audit requests and month-end tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Pastel

Sage

Oracle

Job description

Publicis Groupe Africa invites graduates to apply for Le Cubs 2027, a 12-month internship that blends hands-on experience with mentorship across marketing disciplines in South Africa.

Starting in March 2027, interns will join teams in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, gaining exposure to creativity, strategy, HR, data, technology, AI, and business support.

The program aims to bridge academia and the workplace, helping interns build practical skills in a collaborative environment.