Financial Accounting Intern - Public Sector Finance

Company : Department Of National Treasury; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of National Treasury in Pretoria, Gauteng offers a 36-month internship programme focused on Financial Accounting. Interns will gain practical experience in preparing and analysing financial statements, and will participate in auditing, budgeting, and financial reporting activities.

This programme complements academic qualifications and provides structured learning with mentorship to prepare graduates for a professional accounting career.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or recently completed degree in accounting/finance.
• Fundamental understanding of financial statements and reporting.
• Interest in public sector finance and governance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and analysis of financial statements.
• Participate in auditing, budgeting, and financial reporting tasks.
• Support interns with hands-on projects and learn internal controls.

Skills

Financial accounting

Auditing

Budgeting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department of National Treasury in Pretoria, Gauteng offers a 36-month internship programme focused on Financial Accounting. Interns will gain practical experience in preparing and analysing financial statements, and will participate in auditing, budgeting, and financial reporting activities.

This programme complements academic qualifications and provides structured learning with mentorship to prepare graduates for a professional accounting career.