Financial Management Internship at uMkhanyakude Municipality for Accounting/ Finance graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Jul 13
- 2 min read
The uMkhanyakude Municipality seeks to appoint suitably qualified persons to the following positions within the DEPARTMENT OF BOARD AND GENERAL (EXECUTIVE), CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE (BTO):
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INTERNS (06 POSTS)
TWO YEAR CONTRACT
REMUNERATION: R100 000.00 P.A. (ALL INCLUSIVE)
Requirements: • Matric (Grade 12) • Degree or National Diploma in Accounting/ Finance • Strong communication skills, self-motivated, and be able to use initiative • Can handle a high volume of pressure and be a team player • Ability to handle confidential information • Good computer literacy (especially MS. Excel and Word) • No experience required, full training support will be provided.
Competencies: • Basic knowledge of financial management principles • Numerical and analytical skills • Report writing and communication skills • Willingness to learn and work in a team • Professionalism and confidentiality • Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines
Responsibilities: • Processing payments of suppliers and third parties • Complete accurate reconciliation of supplier’s accounts • Receive and record all supplier invoices and statements • File of all payment documentation • Recording of financial transactions in the accounting system • Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating and posting transactions • Balance the general ledger by preparing a trial balance, reconciling entries • Process of bank reconciliation statements • Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures • Compile payroll related monthly reports • Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing the information • Maintain employee confidence and protecting payroll operations by keeping information confidential • Assist in budget preparation process • Assist in budget control and monitor • Reporting to National, Provincial Treasuries and other stakeholders • Assist in preparation of Annual Financial Statements • Procure goods and services for user departments • Process and issuing of purchase orders • Implement of Supply Chain Management Policy • Perform any other duties assigned by management.
The canvassing of councillors and/or management in respect of this position will lead to the disqualification of the applications. Application form, indicating the position being applied for, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications, must be posted, with attention of: The Municipal Manager, uMkhanyakude District Municipality, P O Box 449 (Lot 13433 Kingfisher Road) Mkuze, 3965.
NO FAXED OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The closing date for applications will be at 16h00, Thursday, 17 July 2025. (If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful).
Enquires may be directed to: Mr W.B. Nxumalo, Senior Manager: Corporate Services, tel: (035) 573 8600.
The Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and in this vein, appropriately qualifying women are encouraged to apply