Midrand: Finance Intern

About the role Maintaining accurate records of financial transaction, processing of accounts, updating database on the system and providing support to the finance team. Responsibilities: Ensure that Purchase Orders (POs) are signed and agreed to quotations before being processed. Process invoices, verify documents, coding and discounts using the Sage Evolution 200 System (PO system). Ensure creditors are recorded on the Sage Evolution 200 Accounts Payable System after a valid PO and receiving of goods has taken place . Ensure that the invoice and delivery note are attached to a Purchase order and sent to Accountant for review . Perform monthly reconciliation of creditor accounts in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain accurate records and reconciliation of vendor accounts to the creditors sub ledger ensuring timely payment of debts. Ensure that monthly accruals are accounted for and numbered stationery and inventory purchase procedures are adhered to. Ensure that the accountant validate all food and beverages transactions before posting on Sage Evolution 200. Engage with creditors and follow-up on all enquiries received. Ensure that payments are made within terms. Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures and company policies are followed and communicated at all times. Maintain appropriate filing system for records and processes. Allocates payments made by debtors accurately, per remittance advices. Competencies & Attributes Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook). Good verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills. Good analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to reconcile accounts, accurately and timely. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion. Maintain appropriate filing system for records and processes. Ensure you have clear objectives, departmental goals and Companys vision and values. Minimum Requirements South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34. Must not have participated on the YES programme before. Matric. Degree in Finance/Accounting. Good working knowledge of the Sage Evolution 200 System (candidate will be trained by the Company). Good working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word. Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.