Giesecke+Devrient
Finance Internship – YES Programme
Company: Giesecke+Devrient
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Status: Internship (Open until filled)
About Giesecke+Devrient
G+D is a global leader in security technology, protecting the lives of billions worldwide. With over 170 years of innovation, we provide digital security, financial platforms, and currency technology solutions to customers across 40 countries. Our mission is to secure every transaction and simplify banking for the digital age.
Position Overview
As a Finance Administrator in our Payment Technology division, you will gain hands‑on experience in financial analysis, inventory costing, and reporting. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will support key financial processes and ensure accurate accounting records. This role is designed for a young professional eager to develop practical finance skills through our Yes4Youth Learnership programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform inventory costing and calculate hourly production rates.
- Attend stock counts and accurately record results.
- Analyze inventory reports to identify discrepancies and slow‑moving items.
- Prepare comparative analyses of sales deals versus actual performance.
- Assist with fixed‑asset verification and monthly account reconciliations.
- Support quarterly and annual financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Help prepare audit documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives.
- Carry out additional tasks as assigned, maintaining quality, trust, and security standards.
Eligibility Criteria for Yes4Youth
- Unemployed at the time of contracting.
- Age 18 to 34 (must not turn 35 during the program).
- Qualified as a black person under South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Empowerment Act.
- First‑time applicant to a Yes4Youth program.
Minimum Academic Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Accounting or a related field.
Professional Experience
- Up to 1 year of relevant experience in accounting and costing principles.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Ability to work under supervision and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply by visiting the Giesecke+Devrient careers page: