Accounting and Finance Internship with Dynamic Based Cape Town Company

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Year Round

Description: This company is essentially a social upliftment and community development project. Focusing on the unique and dynamic genre of wire art, the project is providing the skills training, support and raw materials necessary to enable many formerly unemployed South Africans to channel their natural creative energies into this vibrant art form. They now export their dynamic products all over the world and are highly respected in art forms. The main aim of the company is to create sustainable, meaningful long-term employment for as many unemployed and needy South Africans as possible.

Internship tasks:
* Accounts and administration:
* Data processing of invoices and job cards
* Payroll inputs for processing
* Accounting for stock
* Debt collection
* Creditors Management

Highlights:
* Interning in one of the most beautiful cities in the world
* We take care of all the necessary paperwork with your host company, organisation or institution
* We assist you with the visa formalities, insurance and flight bookings.
* We organize an accommodation for you that suits your needs and budget.
* We welcome you at the airport, take you to your accommodation and show you around.
* On arrival you'll get an information folder about Cape Town including important phone numbers, tips and details. Plus a discount card for several backpackers, bars, restaurants and car hire.
* You will receive a local SIM-card for your cell phone from us.
* We accompany you on your fist day of work and give you a friendly introduction to your new colleagues.
* We assist you with renting or purchasing a car.
* You will receive our weekly Newsletter.
* We organise weekly meetings and affordable and exciting monthly weekend trips for all 'Magisters' and friends of Magister
* If you are interested in traveling we can get you large discounts with well known local tour operators.
* We are always available for you before, during, and after your stay.

Qualifications:
* A background in Accounting, Finance or Controlling
* Previous work experience
* Hardworking, team spirited and keen to make a difference
* Reasonably good English Language Skills

Cost in US$: 600

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Kiwi Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Magister Student Placement Organisation's Mission Statement: As one of the most established and well known intern and volunteer organizations in Cape Town, Magister's main objective is geared towards the matching and placing of qualified International students and volunteers with dynamic Cape Town based companies and organizations. Magister also caters for the needs of backpacker tourists and newly qualified entrants to the labor market. With our wide network of contacts and range of skills we strive to ensure that your experience abroad remains an unforgettable one. While strengthening foreign ties between South Africa and other countries, Magister offers great value to their students and invests in their personal development and education as well as their careers. By liaising regularly with the students and providing professional advice and individualized services, we aim to ensure the easy set-up, smooth running and successful conclusion of ventures. We encourage the students to get to know one another and establish relationships that will support them throughout their stay in South Africa.

Year Founded: 2000