Finance Intern (Contract Appointment: 1 Year) (Job ID: 6496)
- Employer: University of the Free State
- Department: Housing and Residence Affairs (HRA)
- Location: Bloemfontein Campus
- Contract Type: Internship (12 Months)
- Salary: R9,497.50 per month
Job Description
The Finance Intern will provide administrative and financial support to the Housing and Residence Affairs Finance Unit. The role offers practical workplace experience in financial administration, procurement compliance, budgeting processes, reconciliations, reporting, and audit support within a higher education environment.
Key Responsibilities
General Administration
- Assist with daily administrative duties, including correspondence, telephone enquiries, and stakeholder communication.
- Prepare, distribute, and maintain documents, reports, and communications.
- Provide filing, photocopying, scanning, and other office support services.
- Upload supporting documentation for student accommodation transactions and entries.
Financial Administration
- Review supporting documents related to residence activities and programme expenditures.
- Collect and consolidate expenditure information for reporting and control purposes.
- Process and capture requisitions.
- Create customer accounts and issue invoices.
- Capture and process journal entries.
- Extract, analyse, and report on financial data from exception reports.
- Assist with gathering information required by internal and external auditors.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with UFS Procurement Policies and Travel and Expense Policies.
- Compile monthly reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
- Support financial control and governance procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or B-Tech Degree (NQF Level 7) in:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Closely related field
Internship Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Not currently be participating in another internship or learnership programme.
- Have no previous formal work experience.
- Be willing to sign an internship agreement with UFS.
- Be available for the full 12-month internship period.
Preferred Skills and Knowledge
- Accounting and financial administration knowledge.
- Strong analytical and numerical ability.
- Good attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong administrative skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Competencies Required
Results Orientation
- Reliability and accountability.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Strategic Thinking
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
Business Acumen
- Compliance with policies and procedures.
- Computer literacy and MS Office proficiency.
Teamwork and Initiative
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues.
Relationship Building
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate and work under supervision.