Challenging Accounting Internship in Top International South African Firm

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Year Round

Description: This company is now one of the leading international accounting and consulting networks outside the Big 4, comprising 539 offices of member and correspondent firms in 93 countries worldwide, involving some 15,400 partners, principals and staff. Their clients are mainly large owner managed businesses and multi-national companies. They consider themselves to be a "mid-tier" auditing firm and are able to offer all services, from basic audit and tax compliance, through to more strategic offerings, such as transfer pricing assistance and corporate governance advice.

Internship tasks:
* Depending on your skills, knowledge and university requirements, you will be accommodated either in the Audit department or in the Monthly Accounting Department.
* Your work will involve general accounting practices that are carried out in any other large accounting firm and you will have ample opportunity to apply your learnt theoretical knowledge or improve on your practical skills gained through previous work or internship experience.

Highlights:
* Traning provided in one of the top Accounting firms in South Africa
* 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:
* Accounting or Auditing background
* Reasonable English language skills
* Some previous experience and hard-working, independent and reliable.
* Be able to conduct themselves professionally and represent the company in a presentable way.

Cost in US$: 600

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• 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