Finance Intern

Kick-start your finance career with Nokia! As a Finance Graduate Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the financial operations of a recently acquired Nokia South Africa entity. You will work closely with the Corporate Controlling and Region Accounting teams, contributing to key activities such as accounts payable, foreign vendor payments, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting. This internship offers valuable exposure to accounting, governance, compliance, and reporting processes within a global technology company. You will collaborate with experienced finance professionals and develop practical knowledge of IFRS-based reporting, statutory accounting, internal controls, and financial operations that support accurate, transparent, and compliant reporting across Nokia's legal entities.
 

• You must have

  ▪ A completed undergraduate BCom Financial Degree or a Finance/Accounting Diploma
  ▪ Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
  ▪ Strong desire to learn and develop professionally within the finance domain.
  ▪ Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
  ▪ Knowledge of SAP ERP or an equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
  ▪ Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  ▪ Strong time management and organizational abilities.
  ▪ Understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting standards.
  ▪ Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across different functions.
   

• Good to have

  ▪ Experience with entry-level finance tasks such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, or financial reporting.
  ▪ Familiarity with finance processes and controls within a corporate environment.
  ▪ Exposure to SAP finance modules or other ERP finance systems.
  ▪ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Gathering supporting documents for intercompany foreign vendor payments.
• Reviewing VAT working files to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Following up on aged vendor invoices to facilitate timely resolution.
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
• Preparing manual journals for various financial transactions.
• Supporting statutory audits and independent reviews as required