Finance Intern

• We are looking for a highly motivated and eager Finance Intern to join our finance team. This internship provides a great opportunity for a recent graduate or current student with a passion for accounting and finance to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced finance and telecommunications company. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, be proactive in learning new systems, and be a team player with excellent communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Reconciliations and Accuracy

• Complete reconciliations of all accounts every second day.
• Clear reconciliation exception items within 48 hours of occurrence.
• Maintain the appropriate quality of partner statements daily.
• Address all team queries within 24 hours of receipt.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all reports prior to sharing.

Reporting and Analysis 

• Complete, upload, and certify month-end reconciliations by the 4th business day of each month.
• Resolve all queries raised on month-end reconciliations within 1 business day.
• Perform monthly balance confirmations for PPI and Agents.
• Conduct financial analysis on accounts as required.
• Meet all deadlines consistently and communicate promptly if challenges arise.

Systems, Processes, and Controls 

• Ensure the accounting system operates effectively to support timely deadlines.
• Maintain and store all supporting documentation for journals on the shared drive.

Administrative Functions 

• Optimise processes and allocate tasks effectively to ensure capacity and reduce redundancy.

Data Management 

• Save all work on OneDrive to reduce the risk of data loss.
• Ensure accurate data entry into the accounting system.
• Verify all data for reasonableness and consistency before sharing or distribution

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications & Experience - Preferred 

• Matric (Grade 12 Certificate).
• Diploma/Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (advantageous).
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in reconciliations, accounting, or finance administration.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of accounting/reconciliation software (advantageous).

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Proactive and solutions-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity.