Full Job Description
Job Title
Finance Technology Intern – GFT
Closing Date
14 January 2026
Reference Number
MMH260107-9
Position Type
Temporary
Role Family / Cluster
Operations / Group Finance
Location
Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa (Remote opportunity some of the time)
Introduction
Are you a finance graduate with a keen interest in systems, data, and technology-enabled processes? This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure within a Group Finance Technology (GFT) environment, where finance meets systems, controls, and analytics. Join a collaborative team that supports critical financial processes, strengthens data integrity, and contributes to continuous improvement across the finance landscape.
Role Purpose
To support the Group Finance Technologies (GFT) team by assisting with finance-related system processes, reporting, analysis, and control activities, while applying academic financial knowledge in a structured, technology-enabled environment designed to build practical experience and professional capability.
Requirements
Knowledge
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic financial accounting principles
- Period-end concepts (accruals, journals, reconciliations)
- Cost vs revenue concepts
- Segregation of duties
- Data accuracy and validation principles
- Audit awareness and evidence concepts
- How finance systems or ERPs support financial processes
- Logical, structured problem-solving
- Step-by-step business processes
- The importance of consistency and accuracy in finance processes
- Professional conduct and confidentiality
- Working in a team-based environment
- Clear written and verbal communication
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting or Finance
Minimum Experience
- No work experience required
Duties & Responsibilities
Internal Process
- End-to-end Group Finance process flows
- Period-end and year-end support activities
- Transaction lifecycle from source to financial reporting
- Interdependencies between Finance, IT, and business units
- Logging, tracking, and resolving finance-related support queries
- Root-cause analysis for recurring issues
- Communication with users and stakeholders
- Control execution within the finance system processes
- Evidence collection and documentation standards
- Support for internal and external audit requests
- Testing and validation of changes
- Updating process documentation and user guides
- Identifying opportunities for standardisation and automation
Client Process
- Participate and contribute to a culture that builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback, and provides exceptional client service.
- End-to-end client finance processes supported by GFT
- Handling client-related finance system queries
- Clear, professional communication with internal client-facing teams
- Supporting evidence gathering for client audits or reviews
- Maintaining confidentiality and data integrity
- Identifying recurring client issues and root causes
- Supporting process enhancements to improve client experience
- Contributing ideas to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service quality
- Take ownership for driving career development
Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Data Analysis
- Ethical Judgment
- Investigative Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Logical Thinking and Problem-Solving Capability
- Comfort working with numbers and data sets
- High level of accuracy when reviewing financial data
- Ability to follow processes and check outputs carefully
- Strong focus on data quality and correctness
- Ability to understand and follow structured processes
- Willingness to work within defined governance frameworks
- Clear and professional written communication
- Ability to explain financial or process issues simply
- Confidence to ask questions and seek clarification
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Organised approach to work and documentation
- Reliability and accountability for assigned tasks
- Willingness to learn and take guidance
- Openness to feedback and coaching
- Strong work ethic and professional attitude
Who Should Apply
This internship is ideal for finance graduates with a BCom in Accounting or Finance who are looking to gain hands-on experience in finance systems, controls, and analytics. Candidates should be analytical, detail-oriented, and open to learning within a structured, technology-enabled environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and academic transcripts via the company’s careers portal. Ensure your application highlights academic knowledge, technical aptitude, and any relevant projects or internships. Demonstrate eagerness to learn and contribute to finance technology processes.