Soul City Institute invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Finance Internship Programme 2023 / 2024
Internship Application Closing Date: 27 November 2023
Internship Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
The Soul City Institute’s Finance Internship opportunity for recent graduates in 2024 is an excellent chance for individuals interested in gaining practical experience in finance within an intersectional feminist organization. The internship involves various responsibilities, focusing on assisting the Finance Manager in day-to-day finance functions.
Opportunity Details:
- Title: Finance Internship
- Organization: Soul City Institute
- Closing Date: November 27, 2023, 16h30
- Stipend: R 6,000
- Contract: 12-months
About the Soul City Institute:
- An intersectional feminist organization
- Aims for substantive equality for girls, young women, and gender minorities
- Works towards ensuring access to resources and opportunities for a fulfilling life
- Operates on human rights principles with an intersectional approach
Job Purpose:
- Assist the Finance Manager in key finance functions for accurate fund recording and accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable & Receivable: Check, capture, reconcile invoices, and prepare debtors/creditors analysis.
- Bank and Payments: Assist in capturing transactions accurately, conduct reconciliations for various accounts.
- Financial Reporting: Assist in management account preparation, journal entries, and project accounting.
- Statutory Payments: Prepare SARS submissions (PAYE, UIF, VAT) and other required reports.
- General: Assist in filing, fixed asset counts, BEE verification, audits, system maintenance, etc.
- Human Resources Management: Take ownership of responsibilities, identify training needs, contribute to team development.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualification: Degree or equivalent in Accounting.
- Experience: Knowledge of Sage 300.
Competencies Required:
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Excellent communication, planning, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to interpret data, multitask, and prioritize
- Self-motivated with a good work ethic
- Exercise judgment, integrity, discretion with sensitive information
- Problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, and meet deadlines
- Initiative, ownership, and teamwork
How to Apply:
- Closing Date: November 27, 2023, 16h30
- Application Submission: Forward CVs and letters to recruitment@soulcity.org.za
This opportunity emphasizes the need for candidates with a degree in Accounting, familiarity with Sage 300, and a range of competencies including strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
