Job: Finanancial Accounting Internship programme

Company : Construction Industry Development Board; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Construction Industry Development Board offers a Finanancial Accounting Internship programme in Centurion, Gauteng. This full-time, office-based opportunity targets unemployed South African graduates seeking hands-on financial accounting experience.

Interns will support the Finance Department with financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, and compliance within the construction sector, gaining practical skills and exposure to real-world financial operations.

Qualifications

• Educational background: A Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Technical proficiency: Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Analytical skills: Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Communication abilities: Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Team collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Financial Data Entry: Recording and maintaining accurate financial transactions in the accounting system
• Account Reconciliation: Assisting in reconciling bank statements and ledger accounts to ensure accuracy
• Financial Reporting: Supporting the preparation of financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders
• Budgeting Assistance: Contributing to the development and monitoring of budgets
• Audit Support: Providing assistance during internal and external audits
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Finanancial Accounting Internship programme

About

Description

This internship is designed to equip candidates with essential financial and accounting skills in a corporate environment.Interns will work closely with the Finance Department, gaining exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, and compliance within the construction sector. The programme focuses on hands‑on learning, allowing interns to apply their academic knowledge to real‑world financial operations.This full‑time, office‑based internship is ideal for unemployed South African graduates who are looking to gain industry‑relevant experience and enhance their career prospects in financial accounting.

Responsibilities

• Financial Data Entry: Recording and maintaining accurate financial transactions in the accounting system
• Account Reconciliation: Assisting in reconciling bank statements and ledger accounts to ensure accuracy
• Financial Reporting: Supporting the preparation of financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders
• Budgeting Assistance: Contributing to the development and monitoring of budgets
• Audit Support: Providing assistance during internal and external audits
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Analytical Skills: Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Communication Abilities: Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Hiring organization

Construction Industry Development Board

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Centurion, Gauteng ,South Africa