Mimecast: Finance Internships 2024 / 2025

Mimecast invites all suitable candidates who have necessary qualifications to apply for the finance Internships programme

We are seeking a Finance Graduate to join our South African regional accounting team.  In this role you will be responsible for a broad range of duties primarily for effective and accurate processing within the accounts payable function, statutory compliance, maintenance of a strong internal control environment and business support.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring the accurate data entry of supplier invoices against Purchase Orders
  • Applying the correct tax code to supplier invoices
  • Requesting supplier statements
  • Ensure all invoices/expenses are entered and authorised before scheduled multi office payment runs
  • Preparing and posting accrual and prepayments and ad hoc journals in relation to accounts payable
  • Processing of business-related expenses and auditing receipts for all expense claims
  • Ensuring accurate cost allocation of all Travel & Entertainment expenses
  • Cover for processing/allocating payments
  • Other ad hoc accounting duties as required including cover during periods of high-workloads and absences.
  • Cashbooks – daily recons and journals
  • Raising of monthly intercompany journals
  • Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations and resolution of action items
  • Fixed Assets
  • Monthly preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • Preparation and analysis of cashflow monitor Actuals

Requirements 

  • Completed BCom Accounting Degree
  • Methodical, diligent, accurate and accountable
  • Knowledge of Debit and Credit entries for manual journals
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Protect the confidentiality of staff and our vendors
  • Works to a high level of integrity.
  • Ability to manage time and prioritise
  • Proactive with problem solving skills
  • Adhere to and maintain strong internal controls

How to Apply

Click here to apply online for the mimecast finance Internships programme