Job: Finance Graduate Internship

Company : GBS; Durban; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

GBS in Durban in South Africa offers a 12-month Finance Graduate Internship designed to provide hands-on experience in bookkeeping, reporting, reconciliations, audits and financial administration within a dynamic finance environment.

Interns will work alongside experienced finance professionals, receiving mentorship and building a solid foundation for a long-term career in financial services.

Qualifications

• Completed 3-year Diploma or Degree in Finance (from a public tertiary institution).

Responsibilities

• Assist Bookkeepers with creditor processes
• Assist with month-end journals, reconciliations, financial reporting schedules, support tax-related reconciliations including VAT, EMP returns, and income tax calculations
• Work with the Procurement team on cost approvals, documentation control, supplier records, and participate in variance analysis and cost-saving initiatives
• Handle daily canteen cash-ups and ensure accurate reconciliation and reporting
• Participate in stock counts, asset registers, and verification exercises

Education

Completed 3-year Diploma or Degree in Finance (from a public tertiary institution)

Job description

GBS is a dynamic and expanding organisation in the financial services sector, committed to operational excellence, innovation, and people development. Our Finance Graduate Internship offers young professionals the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced finance environment while building a strong foundation for a long‑term career.This 12-month paid internship is designed to provide practical exposure to key financial functions. Interns will work alongside experienced finance professionals, gaining real‑world skills in bookkeeping, reporting, reconciliations, audits, and financial administration. The programme includes mentorship and development opportunities aligned with industry standards

Responsibilities

• Assist Bookkeepers with creditor processes
• Assist with month‑end journals, reconciliations, financial reporting schedules, support tax‑related reconciliations including VAT, EMP returns, and income tax calculations
• Work with the Procurement team on cost approvals, documentation control, supplier records, and participate in variance analysis and cost‑saving initiatives
• Handle daily canteen cash‑ups and ensure accurate reconciliation and reporting
• Participate in stock counts, asset registers, and verification exercises

Qualifications

• Completed 3-year Diploma or Degree in Finance (from a public tertiary institution)

Hiring organization

GBS

Employment Type: internship

Finance Graduate Internship (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)