Internship: Finance (Two positions)

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. CSIR has a vacancy for an Internship: Finance (Two positions).

These internship positions are based in Pretoria.

About The Job

The CSIR offers internship opportunities in the Finance portfolio. The purpose of these internships is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work experience through performing accounting and administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions under guidance and supervision to ensure the transactions are recorded accurately, in compliance with policies, processes, guidelines and legislation.
• Perform financial account reconciliations to identify discrepancies or items to be actioned and ensure that all transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period.
• Prepare, obtain, and attach supporting documentation for approvals before processing asset additions and journals for correct allocation and accounting.
• Follow up and resolve queries received from Divisions, clusters or portfolios, or custodians and where required, elevate to supervisor or accountant for action.
• Keep record of all financial documents, e.g., journals, additions, disposals, transfers, custodian consent, recons, and proof of verifications for future reference and audit purposes.
• Comply to month-end and year-end processes to enable financial departments to meet deadlines and process all financial transactions before final closure.
• Physical verification of assets and scanning of bar codes and QR codes at all CSIR locations.
• Follow-up visits to departments to verify, gather and compare additional available information.
• Create a transparent audit trail of all office documents and communications to support existing fixed asset accounting records.
• Quarterly document management to ensure a ready to be audited accounting trail.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A three-year diploma or degree in accounting or finance.
• Good understanding and ability to implement basic accounting principles.
• Basic knowledge of VAT principles, Microsoft Office Suite, and Outlook
• Ability to function under pressure and manage stress.
• Good office administrative and record keeping skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and planning skills.
• Punctuality, adaptability, and effective communication and listening skills.
• Effective and professional writing skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sound work ethic and ability to work in large teams is essential.
• Ability to be able to work remotely by being a self-starter, accountable and disciplined
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

What’s in it for you?

The CSIR Offers

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.

Closing date

14 October 2026

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant¿s educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

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