Finance Internship | Accounting

Company Description

We are looking for a motivated talent to join our team for a 6-month internship in the accounting department. This internship within our finance team offers the ideal candidate the opportunity to experience the “World of Red Bull” from a finance perspective. You will assist with the finance aspects of managing a key supplier of Red Bull South Africa as well as ensuring and maintaining the quality of the financial control environment by evaluating processes and driving efficiencies. You will work in a team environment and report directly to the Chief Accountant.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing of invoices in SAP.
• Ensuring and maintaining the quality of the financial control environment by reviewing coding and authorizations.
• Monitoring vendor account balances, ensuring accounts remain in a credit status.
• Assisting with analyzing the invoices posted by preparing various reports on actuals costs vs. budget.
• Keeping a record of reporting items for management reporting.
• Dealing promptly and efficiently with queries from both vendors and employees.
• Building and maintaining relationships with both vendors and employees.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with other ad-hoc tasks within the accounting department

Qualifications

Relevant diploma or degree.

Excellent accounting knowledge and strong reconciliation and analytic skills.

Driven self-starter with energy and enthusiasm to work efficiently within a team.

Well organized and having the ability to work under pressure.

First class oral and written communication skills.

Microsoft Excel intermediate to advanced level.

First experience with SAP is a plus.

Additional Information

This job description is not exhaustive of the potential duties that the successful applicant will be required to perform, and is provided solely to assist potential job applicants in determining their suitability for the role and to apply for the job. It is not an offer of employment and Red Bull is under no obligation to hire an applicant who submits an application.