The Finance Internship at Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF) offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a finance department.
The role involves supporting the GPF Finance Team with various finance tasks, including Accounts Payable, Cashbook reconciliations, and other departmental processes. This internship is designed for candidates with no prior relevant working experience.
Closing Date: 16 August 2024
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Position Title: Financial Officer Intern
Key Responsibilities:
As a Financial Officer Intern, you will be expected to:
- Assist in capturing transactions on the accounting system.
- Ensure cash claim expenditure is accurately and timely captured across the business.
- Help in preparing and processing payments onto the banking system.
- Process entries on bank accounts within the accounting system.
- Assist in preparing bank reconciliations.
- Upload bank statements for all bank accounts onto the Intranet.
- Accurately and timely capture petty cash expenditure as required.
- Participate in investigating outstanding claims and executing new applications of petty cash.
- Assist in preparing quarterly Economic Development (ED) reporting submissions and collating data.
- Support in preparing data and sample selection for BEE audits.
- Collaborate closely with other team members and contribute to business unit meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Mentor and coach fellow interns and peers.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager or as required by the CEO and CFO.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Qualification: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience: No prior applicable experience is required.
Skills and Competencies:
- High attention to detail and a delivery-oriented approach.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
- Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a logical approach.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Eager and willing to learn.
How to Apply:
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