Finance Controller Intern at Knorr-Bremse, Kempton Park
Knorr-Bremse SA · Spartan, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Overview
Knorr-Bremse, a global leader in braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles, is looking for a Finance Controller Intern at their Kempton Park office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a BCom Accounting graduate or someone pursuing CIMA to gain hands-on exposure to cost control, budgeting, financial analysis and reporting. You will earn a stipend of R15,000 per month while learning from an experienced finance team in a supportive manufacturing environment.
About the role
Join Knorr-Bremse South Africa as a Finance Controller Intern and kickstart your career in management accounting. You will work closely with the finance team at their Spartan, Kempton Park offices, supporting key financial processes while building practical skills that will serve you throughout your career.
What you can expect to do:
- Assist with cost control activities and monitor expenses against budgets
- Support the budgeting and forecasting processes
- Prepare financial analysis and reports for management
- Help maintain accurate financial records using SAP
- Work with Excel spreadsheets for data analysis and reporting
- Collaborate with various departments to gather financial information
- Contribute to the organisation's overall financial objectives
This internship is ideal for a recent BCom Accounting graduate who is analytical, motivated and eager to learn. You will gain exposure to real-world finance operations in a global manufacturing company while working towards your professional goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting or an equivalent qualification
- Suitable for candidates wanting to pursue a CIMA qualification
- Experience with SAP system will be advantageous
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Highly motivated and eager to learn
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Support cost control initiatives and track expenses
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
- Prepare financial analysis and management reports
- Maintain financial data in SAP
- Utilise Excel for financial modelling and data analysis
- Collaborate with finance team members on reporting tasks
- Contribute to the achievement of organisational financial goals
- Learn and apply financial controlling principles in a manufacturing environment
Benefits
Company laptop, Company events, Parking space, Full or part medical aid contribution, Training, Paid annual leave, Provident fund contribution, 13th cheque
Job details
- Organisation
- Knorr-Bremse SA
- Location
- Spartan, Kempton Park, Gauteng
- Job type
- Internship
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Bachelor
- Salary
- R15,000 per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This internship at Knorr-Bremse is a brilliant stepping stone for your finance career. The company is a global leader in its field, and having their name on your CV will open doors.
When you apply, make sure your CV highlights your BCom Accounting qualification clearly. If you have any exposure to SAP or advanced Excel through your studies or previous work, mention it. They also want to see that you are analytical and motivated, so give examples of times you solved problems or worked with numbers.
In an interview, be ready to talk about why you want to pursue CIMA and how this internship fits into your career plans. Show enthusiasm for learning and ask thoughtful questions about the finance team and the projects you might work on. The office is in Spartan, Kempton Park, so plan your travel route if you are not based nearby.
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