Job Description

Job Advert Summary

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.

About us:

Hello Group is a South African company with a

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mission: to create game-changing integrated consumer and business services for migrant and marginalized communities.

What

Hello Group

Offers

Onsite Barista

- Because life's too short for bad coffee!

Exciting Team Events

- Work hard, play harder!

Teambuilding Activities

- Get to know your teammates beyond the screen!

A Culture That Feels Like Family

- No corporate robots here--just real people doing great things!

A Top-Notch Office Space

- Where inspiration meets innovation.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications & Experience - Preferred

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Matric (Grade 12 Certificate).

Diploma/Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (advantageous)

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Minimum 2-3 years' experience in reconciliations, accounting, or finance administration.

Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency.

Knowledge of accounting/reconciliation software (advantageous).

Key Competencies

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High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Proactive and solutions-driven mindset. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Reconciliations and Accuracy

Complete reconciliations of all accounts every second day. Clear reconciliation exception items within 48 hours of occurrence. Maintain the appropriate quality of partner statements daily. Address all team queries within 24 hours of receipt. Ensure accuracy and quality of all reports prior to sharing.

2. Reporting and Analysis

Complete, upload, and certify month-end reconciliations by the 4th business day of each month. Resolve all queries raised on month-end reconciliations within 1 business day. Perform monthly balance confirmations for PPI and Agents. Conduct financial analysis on accounts as required. Meet all deadlines consistently and communicate promptly if challenges arise.

3. Systems, Processes, and Controls

Ensure the accounting system operates effectively to support timely deadlines. Maintain and store all supporting documentation for journals on the shared drive.

4. Administrative Functions

Optimise processes and allocate tasks effectively to ensure capacity and reduce redundancy.

5. Data Management

Save all work on OneDrive to reduce the risk of data loss. Ensure accurate data entry into the accounting system. * Verify all data for reasonableness and consistency before sharing or distribution