YES Internship - Cape Town

The Talent Room; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Room in Cape Town offers a 12-month internship in a fast-paced commercial finance and administration department. You will gain hands-on experience with transactional accounting, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, document control, and daily operations.

Successful candidates will work closely with the finance and operations teams, developing solid Excel and MS Office skills while supporting daily processing and reporting in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Completed Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Accounting, Financial Management, Finance qualification.
• South African citizen.
• Ages 18–28.
• Unemployed at time of placement.
• Must not have completed YES Programme.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily finance operations and ledger records.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Help with reconciliations and balances.
• Assist with sales and operations documentation and order processing.
• Support month-end reporting and documentation.
• Maintain filing systems and data capture.
• Assist with customer inquiries and cross‑department coordination.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Excel

MS Office

Education

Accounting degree

Finance qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

This 12-month internship offers an ambitious graduate practical, hands‑on experience within a fast‑paced commercial finance and administration department. Successful candidates will work closely with the finance and operations teams, gaining solid exposure to transactional accounting, accounts payable/receivable, financial reconciliation, document control, and daily business operations.

Requirements

• Education: Completed Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Accounting, Financial Management, Finance qualification (Non-Negotiable) YES Programme Eligibility (Strict Non-Negotiable)
• Must be a South African Citizen.
• Must be between 18 28 years old .
• Must be currently unemployed at the time of placement.
• Must NOT have previously participated in or completed a YES Programme.
• Technical Skills: Computer literate with solid working knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, sheets) and MS Office.
• Competencies: Strong numerical accuracy, high attention to detail, and sound analytical capabilities.
• Communication & Drive: Professional written and verbal communication skills, a proactive attitude, and an eagerness to learn.
• Logistics: Must reside in or close to Tygervalley, Cape Gate, or Somerset West (or have reliable transport to commute). Valid driver's licence is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Financial Processing & Administration: Assist with daily finance operations, accurately capturing and maintaining financial transactions and ledger records.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable Support: Support daily billing, customer invoicing, supplier documentation, and processing payment receipts.
• Reconciliations & Balances: Assist with checking financial information, balancing accounts, and performing routine statement/bank reconciliations.
• Sales & Operational Documentation: Assist commercial and sales teams with generating quotations, sales documentation, vehicle delivery paperwork, and order processing.
• Reporting & Month-End Support: Help compile basic financial spreadsheets, support month-end reporting schedules, and prepare administrative files.
• Record Control & Data Capturing: Ensure digital and physical filing systems are compliant, up to date, and organized.
• Client & Branch Liaison: Assist with customer enquiries, professional correspondence, and cross-departmental coordination across branch operations.

Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.