Finance & Admin Management Intern

Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail / Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Finance & Admin Management Intern to join our team in Durban Distribution Centre. The Internship Programme will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us! 

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

N6 Certificate in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

The skills we need:

• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and financial applications
• Effective time-management and organizational skills
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Attributes required: 

• Collaborative
• Creative Energy
• Hands on
• Have an opinion and voice it
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills

Key responsibilities:

• Support Time & Attendance administration, including biometrics updates and headcount reconciliation.
• Assist with basic financial administration, including invoice capturing and document control.
• Complete onboarding and training on DC systems
• Support the Admin office with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Support procurement and inventory management for packaging, consumables, and uniforms.
• Update and maintain daily KPI dashboards and reports.
• Assist with month-end finance activities, including PO reconciliation, accruals, and supplier statements.
• Assist with budget preparation, cost analysis, and spend tracking.
• Provide insights on usage trends and supplier performance.
• Support audit, compliance, and year-end processes.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, and Admin stakeholders to drive efficiency.

This is a 12-month contract position.

High Level: 

At the takealot Group, our Internship Programme will help you build both technical and soft-skills to launch your career, learning from the best in the business. The Internship program will prepare you for a career in a large-scale and fast-paced environment.

Every selected Intern gains unique insights into the e-commerce environment with vast amounts of practical experience from daily exposure to a broad range of skills. The program consists of various technical and soft skill courses where you will receive training on a variety of areas.

You’ll be working with some of the strongest professionals South Africa has to offer who bring experience from a multitude of Great Industries.