Finance & Accounting Intern

Job Description

Most tasks and responsibilities will require your dedicated contribution as part of a team, but individual initiative will be encouraged. Responsibilities Include:

• Processing of journals
• Reconciliation on balance sheet accounts
• Ensure accuracy in all financial documents and assist with document saving on the shared drive
• Assist with computation of company corporate income tax, dividends tax & deferred tax
• Support Accountants with IFRS 16 new leases, derecognitions, modifications
• Petty cash management
• Assist foreign payment documentation preparation
• Assist with preparation of external audit documentation.
• Participate in the audit process and help ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Assist with annual financial statement preparation on Draftworx
• Assist with month end, year-end closing processes.
• Assist with year-end stock taking process and physical asset verification
• Assist with Adhoc technical matters faced by the accounting function
• Ad hoc accounting duties

Qualification and Experience

• B Com Accounting, BCompt
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles and or honors are an added advantage.
• Computer literate in MS Office which includes Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• A basic understanding and knowledge of the regulatory requirements impacting on the mechanical industry, although not a prerequisite.
• 0-1 years working experience.

Behavioural competencies

• High level of integrity
• DNA of Governance and compliance
• Communication and presentation skills, negotiation skills.
• Willingness to enable business with full compliance.
• Ability to work discretely on a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues.
• Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.
• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Knowing the most effective and efficient processes for getting things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.