Graduate Trainee - Finance

Boardroom Appointments; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is offering a 12-month Graduate Trainee position in Finance. The role focuses on assisting with finance and administrative tasks, supporting data entry, and participating in training workshops. Ideal candidates will have a degree or diploma in Finance, accounting, or a related field, and strong MS Office skills, especially in Excel.

Qualifications

• Completed degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Currently unemployed and available for full-time work.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day finance and administrative tasks.
• Support data entry, reconciliations, and report generation.
• Shadow senior team members and learn how to operate effectively.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Eagerness to learn

Education

Degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Excel

IT systems

Digital tools

Job description

Graduate Trainee - Finance - 12 MonthContract

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed a degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Currently unemployed and available for full-time work
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Comfortable with IT systems and digital tools
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to the team

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day finance and administrative tasks
• Support data entry, reconciliations, and report generation
• Work closely with finance and operations teams to understand core business functions
• Participate in internal training and development workshops
• Contribute to team projects and process improvement initiatives
• Shadow senior team members and learn how to operate effectively in a professional environment