Intern: Financial Accountant
On-siteKempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Summary
Reconcile financial transactions within Oracle Fusion Cloud General Ledger and process month-end journal entries including accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications. Support month-end and year-end close activities, perform account reconciliations, and assist with debtor management in accordance with global payment terms and segregation-of-duties policies. Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple entities and currencies, while assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts, board packs, and variance analysis comparing actuals to budget. Assist with VAT, PAYE, and SDL calculations, compile audit-ready schedules, and support internal and external audit fieldwork, including process walkthroughs and test of controls across key financial cycles.
Required Qualifications
- Sound understanding of fundamental accounting principles (double-entry, accrual basis, IFRS / IFRS for SMEs)
- Working knowledge of SOX requirements, including control documentation, testing, and evidence standards
- Familiarity with IT General Controls (ITGC) concepts: access management, change management, operations, and availability
- Understanding of audit methodologies — risk-based audit approach, test of controls, and substantive procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
- Familiarity with ERP systems — Oracle Fusion Cloud, or similar enterprise platforms
- Basic knowledge of South African tax legislation (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax) and cross-border transaction treatment
- BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Management, or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification (completed or final year of study)
- High degree of integrity, professional judgement, and ethical conduct — essential in a controls and compliance environment
- Detail-oriented with a structured approach to documentation and evidence management
- Proactive in identifying control weaknesses, reconciling differences, and escalating risks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset; comfortable working with large data sets
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, globally aligned organisation
- Team player with effective written and verbal communication skills in English
- Resilient, self-motivated, and committed to continuous professional development
Desired Qualifications
- Candidates enrolled in a SAICA or SAIPA training program will be advantaged
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