At Mukuru, finance is more than numbers it’s how we enable growth, trust, and impact across markets. As a Finance Intern, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to real financial operations while contributing to the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our finance function.
What you’ll be doingYou’ll be actively involved in the day-to-day workings of the finance team, building practical experience while supporting key business processes:
Petty Cash Management
- Reconcile petty cash balances and ensure accuracy
- Maintain complete and compliant supporting documentation
- Capture transactions in the accounting system
Payments & Creditors
- Process payment requisitions and maintain records
- Verify invoice compliance and accuracy
- Support vendor payment processing
Reconciliations & Reporting
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
- Follow up with vendors on outstanding statements
- Support month-end and reporting activities
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- At least 1 year’ experience or exposure in a finance environment
- Basic understanding of accounting systems and IFRS
- Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and accountable
- Curious and eager to learn
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Driven, self-motivated, and proactive
- Ethical, honest, and reliable
This role is designed to give you meaningful exposure and growth:
- Practical, hands-on finance experience in a fast-paced environment
- Opportunity to work with experienced finance professionals
- Exposure to real business transactions and financial operations
- A strong foundation for building your career in finance
I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS
Skills Required
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- At least 1 year' experience or exposure in a finance environment
- Basic understanding of accounting systems
- Understanding of IFRS
- Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What We Do
Mukuru is one of the largest money transfer providers in Africa and a leading Next Gen Financial Services Platform that offers affordable and reliable financial services to the emerging consumer. The foundation of our business was built by providing the continent’s migrant diaspora with safe, convenient international money transfers. From this base we have grown a wide range of products and services that take their cue from our customers’ needs and aspirations for greater financial security and a better life. To this end, we continue to build a highly robust and resilient physical and digital financial payments infrastructure across Africa that unlocks new value-added services for our loyal customers. This includes cash transfers, Mukuru Funeral Cover, and the Mukuru Card. As a fintech provider, Mukuru has underpinned its successful customer engagement strategy with the ability to ‘speak the language’ of its users and gain a grassroots understanding of the unique pain points that customers face in each market. Our engagement platforms include WhatsApp, free USSD, the Mukuru App, and the website. Customers are always able to speak to Mukuru about any challenges or difficulties with the platform, whether it’s a Mukuru agent in a physical booth, at a branch, over the telephone, or via a virtual live chat function in a language of the customer’s choosing, and often in their mother tongue. Take a walk through our Contact Centre at any time, and you’ll hear conversations in 15 languages – our very own united nations of Africa and Asia.
