Finance Operations Internship

Publicis Groupe; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe in Johannesburg invites a Finance Operations Intern to support the Finance team with supplier invoices, purchase orders, payments and reconciliations. You will gain practical experience in accounting processes, financial controls and supplier management.

This internship offers exposure to ERP systems like SAP, Pastel, Sage or Oracle, plus Excel-based analysis and reporting. Strong Excel and Office skills help you succeed in a dynamic finance environment.

Qualifications

• Completed National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or a related field.
• Knowledge of financial accounting or management accounting is advantageous.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables.
• Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Exposure to accounting or ERP systems such as SAP, Pastel, Sage or Oracle is advantageous.
• Previous accounts payable, accounts receivable or finance administration experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Verify supplier invoices against approved purchase orders and supporting documents.
• Follow up on outstanding invoice approvals and payment requests.
• Assist with preparing supplier payment schedules.
• Respond to supplier queries regarding invoices and payments.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and issue client invoices and allocate customer payments.

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Pastel

Sage

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

The Finance Operations Intern will support Publicis Groupe's Finance team with supplier invoices, purchase orders, payments, reconciliations and general financial administration.The role provides practical experience in finance operations, supplier management, accounting processes and financial controls.

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Responsibilities

• Capture and process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Verify supplier invoices against approved purchase orders and supporting documents.
• Follow up on outstanding invoice approvals and payment requests.
• Assist with preparing supplier payment schedules.
• Respond to supplier queries regarding invoices and payments.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and issue client invoices and allocate customer payments.

Qualifications

• Completed National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or a related field.
• Knowledge of financial accounting or management accounting is advantageous.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables.
• Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Exposure to accounting or ERP systems such as SAP, Pastel, Sage or Oracle is advantageous.
• Previous accounts payable, accounts receivable or finance administration experience is beneficial but not essential.

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