Finance and Accounting Intern

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Opening ID: ZR_2271_JOB
Details
Job Type
Permanent
Work Schedule
Full-time
Location Type
In-office
Industry
Accounting
Salary
R8,000 per month
Province
Gauteng
City
Johannesburg
Country
South Africa

Job Description
A well-established organisation is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance and Accounting Intern to join its structured Finance Department.
This entry-level corporate opportunity is designed for a focused graduate looking to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical commercial financial administration. Working closely under the guidance of the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure to day-to-day accounting functions, internal control procedures, and financial reporting cycles.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with a one-hour lunch break.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Capturing: Accurately capture financial transactions in the organisation’s accounting system to maintain up-to-date ledgers.
Accounts Payable Support: Process supplier invoices, match delivery documentation, and assist with the full accounts payable cycle.
Accounts Receivable Administration: Prepare and issue debtor invoices while monitoring and following up on outstanding customer payments.

Reconciliations: Perform daily and month-end bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances or discrepancies.
Cash Management: Maintain the cashbook, administer petty cash, and regularly reconcile cash floats.
Month-End Support: Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing activities, including preparing basic journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
Reporting Assistance: Support senior finance team members in compiling financial data, schedules, and basic reports.
Compliance and Documentation: Review and verify supporting documents for employee expense claims and corporate payments to ensure compliance with financial policies.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, organised, and confidential physical and digital financial records.
Requirements
A completed bachelor’s degree or relevant higher qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related commercial field.
A sound understanding of fundamental accounting principles and corporate financial reporting frameworks.
Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in professional English.
High levels of professional integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Exceptional attention to detail and a well-organised approach to repetitive financial tasks.

Preferred Qualifications
A postgraduate qualification or progress towards a professional accounting designation.
Previous exposure to, or introductory practical experience in, a commercial accounting environment.
Required Software Skills
Microsoft Excel.
Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with commercial accounting software packages will be highly advantageous.

Benefits
Direct mentorship: Learn from an experienced Finance Manager and work alongside a professional finance team.
Practical experience: Gain hands-on commercial experience to develop essential accounting competencies.
Professional development: Receive structured exposure to corporate financial systems, reconciliation models, and financial reporting timelines.

Position summary: This opportunity is ideal for an Accounting or Finance graduate seeking practical workplace experience, professional mentorship, and a foundation for a career in corporate finance and accounting.