Finance Intern

At Monocle, we believe work is more than just a job. It is a chance to make a difference in the world of finance. An opportunity to fulfil your potential. To make friendships with ambitious, positive, like-minded people.

Monocle is a people-centric, independent consulting firm, specialising in banking and insurance. We understand that our greatest asset is our people and because of this, we do things a bit differently.

Monocle offers:

• Unparalleled growth and exposure Monocle is uniquely positioned in the market to undertake projects across a wide spectrum of critical and exciting areas of the financial services industry. Our managers deliver mission critical projects at the most prestigious banks and insurers in Johannesburg, Cape Town, London and Amsterdam.
• Unlimited training and development Investment in our peoples development is at the heart of Monocles company ethos. That is why we prioritise the upskilling of every employee.
• Unique and vibrant company culture At Monocle, we believe friends work better together than colleagues. We love nothing more than partaking in a wide variety of activities through our company sponsored clubs.
• Ultra-competitive compensation At Monocle, we want the best talent to join our team, so we understand that those individuals need to be recognised and rewarded for their true value.

Monocle has an opportunity for a recent graduate with a Bachelors degree in Accounting, to join our internal finance team as a Finance Intern. This is a permanent role and will report to the finance leads. It is a great opportunity for a recent graduate wanting to start their career in finance working alongside highly experienced professionals. As a Finance Intern your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Manage the full payment process cycle between Monocle and its suppliers in accordance with Monocles internal Payment Framework.
• Reconciling daily bank reconciliations, posting cash book entries, receipts and journals for the group.
• Maintaining the petty cash fund and reconciling the corporate cards.
• Maintaining the fixed asset registers of the Group on a monthly basis and assist with conducting interim internal audits on the companys fixed assets.
• Tracking expenses and payments to approved budgets and providing necessary feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining and tracking the BBBEE process through BEE Smart software on a monthly basis.
• Assist the team with the preparation of the monthly expense claims within the Group that will be paid through payroll on a monthly basis.
• Preparing the monthly VAT computations and readying the computation for review and filing.
• Assisting with research, filing, data entry, recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations.
• Implementing internal control systems as the group grows and evolves.
• Ad-hoc financial queries and information requests.

Additional responsibilities include, but is not limited to the following:

• Drive consistency, accuracy and timely reporting across the group in a high paced environment.
• Engagement and communication with Executives at all levels.
• Well-organized and energetic and can work within a team effectively.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Be a recent graduate with a Bachelors degree in Accounting (essential).
• Have strong (Intermediate) Microsoft Excel skills.
• Analytical, attention to detail, performance driven with a passion to succeed and grow.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working towards a CIMA/ACCA or equivalent post degree qualification (not essential).

The ideal Financial Intern also:

• Is able to work in a dynamic environment where one day never looks like another.
• Is enthusiastic in their approach to their work.
• Has a hands-on approach and is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
• Regards themselves as a high performer.
• Is an excellent communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Works well under pressure to meet team objectives.
• Able to cultivate and build out strong relationships with Monocles supplier network.
• Is sociable and enjoys interacting with others, both at work and at social events.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Shares Monocles values.

Recruitment Process:

During the interview process, you will meet with different Monocle representatives including both People and Culture representatives and Monocle Executives. A critical aspect of the interview process will be determining whether Monocle will be a good fit for you and your career aspirations, so please come prepared with any questions you may have.

If you have a passion for finance and problem-solving, a relevant qualification, and think you have what it takes to join a team of your smartest and most driven peers, apply to Monocle today!