Internship: Finance Administrator

Discovery Central Services

Work Integrated Learner: Finance TVET Internship

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

The Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Finance Intern is a fixed-term, structured learning and development opportunity designed to provide hands-on HR experience. The role supports various HR functions while aligning theoretical knowledge with practical workplace exposure, as part of the learner’s qualification requirement.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to:

• Provide general finance administration support.
• Assist with month-end financial processes and reporting.
• Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
• Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Compile information and documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
• Capture and maintain accurate financial and operational data.
• Prepare tax schedules and supporting documentation.
• Perform ad hoc administrative tasks to support the team.
• Manage team calendars and coordinate meetings.
•  Record, distribute, and track meeting minutes and action items.
• Assist with project administration and team task tracking.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is updated and filed appropriately

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Strong Relationship skills.
• Strong Collaboration skills.
• Strong focus on Service Excellence.
• Takes Initiative.
• Process and Task driven.
• Attention to detail.
• Uses discretion when dealing with confidential correspondence/information.
• Manages time effectively.
• Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way, within strict SLAs.
• Works productively in a pressurized environment.
• Customer service oriented

Education and Experience

Essential

• Matric/ Grade 12.
• Completed (N6) in Finance at TVET Colleges
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office

Advantageous

• Proficiency in Microsoft

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.