Finance Intern (YES Programme)

The Finance Administrator Intern role offers hands-on exposure to financial analysis, inventory costing and financial reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate accounting entries and support key financial processes, gaining practical finance experience through the YES4Youth Programme.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform inventory costing
• Calculate hourly production rates.
• Attend stock counts and ensure that results are captured accurately.
• Analyse inventory reports to detect discrepancies, misallocations and indicators of slow movement.
• Prepare analyses comparing sales deals to actual sales performance.
• Perform fixed asset verification.
• Prepare selected monthly account reconciliations and financial reports.
• Assist with the sales invoicing process when required.
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Assist with budget and forecast preparation.
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance documentation.

To be considered for this role under the “Yes4Youth” Learnership program, the following requirements are non-negotiable

• Ideal candidates should be unemployed at the time of contracting.
• Must qualify as Youth candidates and therefore must be between the age of 18 – 34 (Must not be turning 35 during the program)
• Must meet the definition of “Black People,” as defined in the Broad-Based Black Empowerment Act 53 of 2003, as amended by Act 46 of 213.
• Must not have previously participated in a “Yes4Youth” program.
• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, or a related field.

Professional Experience: 

• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience with knowledge of accounting and costing principles.

Knowledge,Skills & Abilities:  

• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to work under supervision and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proactive: ahead of time and strives for accuracy every day.
• Reliable and Innovative.
• Takes responsibility for success and lives the role, with confidence in performance.
• Collaborative and supportive of colleagues and the wider team.

$$  $$ Ignacia Dlamini $$ ignacia.dlamini@gi-de.com $$ $$ $$ https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?company=gieseckede&career_job_req_id=28012&career_ns=job_application