Why This Internship Matters
South Africa produces thousands of graduates annually in finance, accounting, administration, and HR-related fields. However, lack of workplace experience remains a major hurdle to employment. Interpak Value Add’s Graduate Internship Programme offers:
- Hands-on exposure to real financial and payroll systems
- Practical application of academic learning
- Credible experience for future job applications
- A foundation for permanent employment, learnerships, or further training
This is a genuine work-based internship with real responsibilities and learning in an operational environment.
Internship Opportunity 1: Bookkeeper Graduate Intern
Role Overview: Gain foundational skills in accounting and financial administration by supporting daily bookkeeping processes used in business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Capturing financial transactions in accounting software
- Reconciling bank, supplier, and customer accounts
- Processing invoices, receipts, payments, and journal entries
- Maintaining accurate financial filing systems
- Supporting internal and external audits
- Ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records
Skills You’ll Develop
- Practical accounting system usage
- Financial reconciliation techniques
- Attention to detail and compliance
- Audit readiness and document control
- Financial discipline in the workplace