Job: Debt Collection Internship

Company : Psira; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Psira is seeking a Finance Intern – Debt Collection to support the finance team in monitoring, tracking, and collecting outstanding debts. This 12-month internship offers practical experience in credit control and debt recovery within a professional finance environment.

The role involves tracking accounts, communicating with clients, reconciling records, and assisting in reporting on debt recovery progress, while supporting compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Cost Accounting, or Management Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking outstanding accounts and following up on overdue payments
• Communicate with clients (via phone and email) regarding debt collection matters
• Update and maintain accurate records of debtor accounts
• Assist in reconciling accounts and preparing debt reports
• Support the finance team in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and policies
• Participate in internal meetings and reporting on debt recovery progress
• Handle general administrative tasks related to the debt collection process

Skills

Debt collection

Communications

Accounts reconciliation

Record keeping

Education

Accounting

Cost Accounting

Management Accounting

Job description

The Finance Intern – Debt Collection will be responsible for supporting the finance department in monitoring, tracking, and collecting outstanding debts from clients. The intern will work closely with finance officers to ensure that the organisation maintains a healthy cash flow by assisting in debt recovery, account reconciliation, and communication with clients regarding overdue payments. This 12-month internship is designed to provide recent graduates with practical work experience in a professional finance environment, specifically in credit control and debt recovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking outstanding accounts and following up on overdue payments
• Communicate with clients (via phone and email) regarding debt collection matters
• Update and maintain accurate records of debtor accounts
• Assist in reconciling accounts and preparing debt reports
• Support the finance team in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and policies
• Participate in internal meetings and reporting on debt recovery progress
• Handle general administrative tasks related to the debt collection process

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in:AccountingCost AccountingManagement AccountingOr an equivalent qualification