Graduate Trainee - Finance

Boardroom Appointments; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Graduate Trainee - Finance for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on supporting daily finance tasks, data entry, reconciliations, and reporting, while learning from senior team members.

The ideal candidate has a finance-related degree, is unemployed, and ready for full-time work. Proficiency in MS Office, strong communication, and a detail-oriented approach are essential for success in this program.

Qualifications

• Completed a 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Eagerness to learn

Structured processes

Education

Degree or diploma in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

MS Office

Excel

IT systems and digital tools

Job description

About the job Graduate Trainee - Finance

Graduate Trainee - Finance - 12 MonthContract

• 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