Job Description

Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Oxford University Press advances knowledge and learning of all kinds, from a child reading their first words to a researcher expanding the frontiers of their field. Our work is constantly evolving, and the possibilities are endless. We strive to help more and more people around the world achieve their potential.



Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It is our mission to further the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

Finance Internship

(Internship position: 12 Month Contract)

This internship is designed to provide practical work experience to students who are in their final year of study (2025), or to recent graduates who have completed their qualifications and are seeking workplace exposure. The successful candidate will be offered a 12-month internship contract, starting on the 02 February 2026 and ending 31 January 2027.



This post is based in Goodwood, Cape Town.

Principal Accountabilities:

Have a broad understanding of how the Africa Finance team functions as a whole Know in detail each component of the Finance function by working in each department Have a working knowledge of SAP Be proficient in the Microsoft suite of programs Be able to present a topic to various audiences within finance and across other areas of the business Exposure to multiple departments: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Treasury, Royalties, Taxation, R2R and Commercial

Qualifications and Experience:

BCom general/Finance degree/diploma Computer literacy - Word, Excel, PowerPoint Sound communication and presentation skills Effective time management Ability to multitask and perform under pressure Ability to work in a team South African citizen Access to reliable transport

Attributes:

Ability and willingness to learn: Have an open mindset and attitude to learn Collaboration: Working with internal and external teams Initiative: Foster new ideas and solutions to projects and processes Resilience: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Analytical thinking: Being able to analyse data




Closing date: 30 September 2025