Finance Operations Internship

OUTsurance has been propelling the South African insurance industry forward for the last 26 years. As leaders in the field, we’re always looking for innovative ways to create digitally-advanced solutions, without losing sight of our human values. Our continued success can be attributed to outstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise. If you’re keen to grow your career in a vibrant environment with lots of ‘fun’, this could be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for.

The internship is a structured work-based program, affording unemployed graduates work experience in our company. The successful applicants will enter into a 12-month fixed term Internship agreement (not an employment contract) with the company and receive a stipend. 

Job Description

The Finance department requires an intern to support and assist the current Finance Operations Team with day-to-day activities which will include Finance Creditors, Fleet and Fixed Assets. The ideal candidates must have a passion for people and delivering awesome service in a deadline orientated environment. This is a learning opportunity for a graduate that has a passion for Finance and would like to gain experience in order to pursue a career in this field.

Competencies

The successful individual would need to demonstrate the below listed competencies at an advanced level:

• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships
• Takes initiative
• Engages professionally
• Methodically plans and organizes tasks and projects
• High level of attention to detail
• Adapts and responds positively to change
• The ability to multitask and handle stress
• Confidentiality

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent
• Finance related Diploma/Degree
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• No work experience required

Take note to qualify for an INSETA Internship program you need to:

• Be a South African citizen
• Not previously part of an internship/learnership with INSETA
• Be between the ages of 18 & 35
• Unemployed in the last 2 months

Additional Information

An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to the OUTsurance values of awesome service, dynamic, honest, human, passionate and recognition.

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.