Finance Trainee Programme at MTN Group

MTN Group is inviting ambitious, analytical, and forward-thinking graduates to apply for the prestigious Finance Trainee Programme based at their head office in Roodepoort. As a leading telecommunications company driving digital solutions across Africa, MTN offers an exceptional platform for early-career professionals to gain high-impact practical experience. The successful trainee will actively support the core financial operations team, including key procurement workflows, accounts payable systems, risk assessments, and compliance frameworks within a dynamic corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the day-to-day administration of the Control Self Assessment (CSA) lifecycle within the Risk and Compliance function.

• Assist in financial reporting, collation of operational performance metrics, and documentation for Senior Management.

• Support operational workflows across Procurement, Accounts Payable, and general financial operations.

• Prepare high-quality presentations, executive meeting packs, and research summaries aligned with MTN corporate communication standards.

• Facilitate ad-hoc stakeholder meetings and provide administrative support for cross-functional transformation initiatives.

• Produce service documentation, annexes to commercial contracts, and training materials.

• Assist in defining and updating internal financial governance policies and operational risk mitigation frameworks.

• Manage knowledge base content and support group-wide teams with accurate policy queries and financial records.

Why Join the Company

Working at MTN Group means joining a purpose-driven pan-African leader committed to innovation, continuous learning, and digital enablement. As a Finance Trainee, you will benefit from direct mentorship by seasoned industry experts, exposure to large-scale strategic financial operations, and structured professional development in a diverse, collaborative, and forward-looking culture.

How to Apply

To submit your application for the Finance Trainee Programme (Ref / Job ID: 7748), please use the official portal link below:

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Salary is estimated based on market research.

• BCom Degree in Finance, Financial Management, Accounting, or a relevant National Diploma in Finance.

• 0 to 2 years of work or internship experience (including relevant student work or vacation work).

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Solid foundational understanding of financial controls, accounting principles, and compliance frameworks.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong presentation ability.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.

• Action-oriented, agile mindset with effective query-resolution capabilities.