Finance Operations Intern — Real-World Agency Experience

Publicis Groupe; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on internship

Mentorship program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Africa is inviting applications for a 12-month Finance Internship starting in March 2027, offering graduates hands-on experience across finance, procurement, and administration within a fast-paced agency environment in Johannesburg, with potential rotations to other offices.

As a Finance Intern, you will support day-to-day finance tasks, learn PO creation, supplier onboarding, invoicing, month-end activities, and collaborate with various internal teams.

Qualifications

• Completed Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Exposure to Excel; willingness to build advanced skills.
• Prior internship or admin experience is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in line with group finance policies.
• Assist with supplier onboarding processes, including EFT documentation.
• Support preparation of supplier payment lists and payment follow-ups.
• Assist with supplier reconciliations and resolving invoice queries.
• Capture and process invoices accurately and timeously.
• Support month-end processes.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders on finance-related queries.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit-ready records.
• Perform ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Publicis Groupe Africa is inviting applications for a 12-month Finance Internship starting in March 2027, offering graduates hands-on experience across finance, procurement, and administration within a fast-paced agency environment in Johannesburg, with potential rotations to other offices.

As a Finance Intern, you will support day-to-day finance tasks, learn PO creation, supplier onboarding, invoicing, month-end activities, and collaborate with various internal teams.