GBS Finance Graduate Internship 2025 (Durban, KwaZulu-Natal)

Finance Career: GBS Finance Graduate Internship 2025 (Durban, KwaZulu-Natal)

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Are you a recent finance graduate ready to take the first step into the corporate world? The GBS Finance Graduate Internship is your chance to gain real-world experience, learn from industry professionals, and start shaping your future in one of South Africa’s most dynamic financial teams.

This 12-month paid internship gives you the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to practical business situations, develop professional confidence, and build a solid foundation for your future career in finance.

Key Highlights Before You Apply

Before diving into the application, here are some important notes to keep in mind:

  • Closing Date: 17 November 2025
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Duration: 12 Months (Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm)
  • Division: GBS Finance Unit
  • Minimum Requirement: Finance-related Degree or Diploma
  • Eligibility: South African citizens aged 18–35, residing in KZN

What the Internship Offers

The GBS Finance Internship is designed to give you hands-on exposure to the world of finance and accounting. You won’t just observe — you’ll contribute meaningfully to financial operations that keep the business running smoothly.

As a Finance Intern, your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting Bookkeepers with creditor functions, supplier reconciliations, and VAT compliance.
  • Assisting with month-end journals, reconciliations, and financial reports.
  • Helping the Procurement team with cost approvals and documentation.
  • Managing Canteen cash-ups and ensuring accurate cash reporting.
  • Balancing intercompany accounts and supporting internal/external audits.
  • Contributing to tax reconciliations including VAT, EMP, and Income Tax.
  • Supporting revenue processes, such as invoicing and variance analysis.
  • Performing general finance administration, including stock counts, asset management, and filing.

To qualify, you must have:

  • A 3-year Diploma or Degree in Finance (from a recognized public tertiary institution).
  • Proficiency in Excel and Sage software.
  • Understanding of VAT, IFRS, and SARS regulations.
  • Knowledge of audit and reconciliation processes.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
  • Be a South African citizen aged 18–35, residing in KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Be currently unemployed and not participating in another internship or learnership.
  • Have no previous SETA or Government internship experience.
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