Internship: Finance Administrator

EdUpStairs; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery invites applications for a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Financial Management Learner. This fixed-term, structured opportunity provides practical exposure within a finance environment as part of your qualification requirements.

You will support various finance functions, gain hands-on experience with financial processes, and contribute to audits and compliance activities while developing professional skills in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 completed.
• N6 Certificate in Financial Management from a recognised TVET College.
• Workplace experiential learning (18-month WIL) to obtain National Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Processing and capturing financial transactions.
• Accounts Payable support.
• Accounts Receivable support.
• Invoice processing and verification.
• Reconciliation of accounts and statements.
• Record keeping and document management.
• Data capturing and maintenance of financial records.
• Assisting with audits and compliance activities.
• Project administration and finance-related initiatives.
• General administrative support within the Finance department.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Detail orientation

Communication

Education

Matric/Grade 12

N6 Certificate in Financial Management

National Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems exposure

Job description

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

The Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Financial Management Learner is a fixed-term, structured learning and development opportunity designed to provide practical exposure within a finance environment. The role supports various finance functions while enabling learners to apply theoretical knowledge in a professional workplace setting, as part of their qualification requirements.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to:

• Processing and capturing financial transactions
• Accounts Payable support
• Accounts Receivable support
• Invoice processing and verification
• Reconciliation of accounts and statements
• Record keeping and document management
• Data capturing and maintenance of financial records
• Assisting with audits and compliance activities
• Project administration and finance-related initiatives
• General administrative support within the Finance department

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong focus on service excellence.
• Ability to work systematically and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Process and task driven.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service oriented.

Education and Experience

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• Matric / Grade 12.
• Completed N6 Certificate in Financial Management from a recognised TVET College.
• Requires workplace experiential learning (18-month WIL placement) to obtain a National Diploma.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Basic understanding of financial principles, bookkeeping and accounting processes.

Advantageous

• Proficiency in Microsoft
• Exposure to accounting or financial systems.
• Previous administrative or finance-related practical exposure.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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