Hello Group: Finance Internship Programme 2024 / 2025

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.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the capturing and processing of financial transactions such as expenses, debtors, and creditors.
• Support the finance team with data entry and reconciliation tasks using Excel and other accounting systems.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Help with expense tracking, invoice verification, and ensuring financial data accuracy.
• Learn and apply basic accounting principles while providing support in financial record keeping.
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure the smooth flow of financial data.
• Support the finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

Educational Requirements:

• BCom Accounting degree or diploma.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to any accounting system (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, etc.).
• Experience in expense capturing or work involving debtors and creditors.

Exposure to/ Knowledge on:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, basic formulas, and spreadsheets).
• Familiarity with the remaining MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Skills and Competencies:

• Willingness to Learn: Show enthusiasm for learning new concepts and adapting to the fast-paced finance environment. Demonstrate how you approach new challenges, solve problems, and take initiative when facing unfamiliar situations.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly. Explain how you ensure your communication is clear, concise, and well-structured in both written reports and face-to-face conversations.
• Teamwork: Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Describe the team dynamic you prefer and how you contribute to a collaborative and supportive working environment.