Finance & Accounting Internship at Kia South Africa

Kia South Africa, operating under Motus Corporation, invites qualified and career-driven graduates to apply for their comprehensive Finance Internship. This development programme is geared towards introducing emerging professionals to the commercial and accounting mechanics of one of South Africa's most prominent automotive importers and dealership networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliation across regional dealership accounts.
• Support monthly financial closing procedures, ledger entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participate in dealership stock audits, asset verification, and inventory control reporting.
• Extract, verify, and compile financial data to support internal and external auditing requirements.
• Collaborate with the commercial finance team to analyse cost variance and operational expenditures.
• Handle general administrative and filing duties within the finance and management accounting division.

Why Join the Company

Kia South Africa and Motus Corporation offer an industry-leading working environment renowned for excellence, stability, and professional mobility. Interns gain mentorship from senior chartered accountants and finance directors, developing deep technical competence in commercial accounting, enterprise resource planning systems, and automotive financial operations.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for an entry-level corporate finance and accounting graduate intern role, the estimated remuneration is approximately R8,000 – R14,000 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

Application Strategy (Exclusive)

• Emphasise your familiarity with standard accounting principles (IFRS) and accounting software packages encountered during your studies.
• Detail any exposure to financial reporting, variance analysis, or spreadsheet management in your CV.
• Highlight strong attention to detail and analytical aptitude, providing examples from academic finance or audit projects.

Interview Preparation

Expect questions regarding your understanding of working capital management in a retail or distribution environment, and how you ensure accuracy when processing high-volume financial transactions. You can practice responding to these scenarios using the YouthNextStep Interview Simulator.

How to Apply

Please apply using the Quick Apply button on this page. Ensure all academic transcripts and your updated CV are attached.

• Completed Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Diploma, or National Diploma in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Financial Management.
• South African citizen with a valid Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Sound foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical reasoning, analytical capability, and administrative skills.