Employer: Global Multisector & Airline Catering Group (Newrest / Servair Operations)
Industry: Financial Management, Catering & Hospitality Logistics
Location: Gauteng, South Africa (On-Site)
Position Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Graduate Internship)
Experience Level: Entry-Level / No Experience Required
Compensation: Competitive Monthly Graduate Stipend
Posted Date: 06 October 2026
Closing Date: 30 November 2026
About the Role & Global Enterprise
With a global footprint spanning 52 countries and over 61 000 employees, this global leader in multisector and airline catering services is seeking a detail-driven Finance Graduate Intern.
This fixed-term internship offers recent financial graduates structured workplace training, direct mentorship, and operational accounting experience across core enterprise functions including Debtors, Creditors (Accounts Payable), and specialized Costing and Menu Financials within the commercial catering sector.
Key Responsibilities & Daily Financial Operations
The Finance Graduate Intern will gain practical workplace exposure across three core accounting disciplines:
1. Debtors & Accounts Receivable
- Invoice Processing: Capture and process customer invoices accurately and timeously.
- Reconciliations: Perform debtor reconciliations, reviewing delivery notes and commercial supporting documentation.
- Adjustments & Queries: Process discounts, credit notes, and pricing adjustments; resolve customer invoicing queries.
- Audit Preparation: Assist with internal and external audit preparation by gathering financial documentation.
2. Creditors & Accounts Payable
- Supplier Invoices: Capture supplier invoices, COD transactions, and overhead expense payments.
- Reconciliations & Rebates: Complete supplier payment reconciliations, processing credit notes and supplier claims.
- System Recording: Ensure all accounts payable transactions are accurately logged across internal ERP platforms.
3. Costing & Menu Financial Analysis
- Menu Costings: Calculate menu costings according to airline specifications and commercial culinary development guidelines.
- Pricing Accuracy: Compare menu specifications with airline documentation to ensure standard cost development tallying.
- Cost-of-Sales: Extract and validate financial data from online systems to support Cost-of-Sales reporting and price master updates.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for consideration for this graduate internship, applicants must meet the following mandatory criteria:
- Educational Qualifications:
- Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Finance, Accounting Sciences, Cost & Management Accounting, or a related commercial field (Mandatory).
- Work Experience:
- No prior experience required; open to recent university graduates eager to build an accounting career.
- Technical Literacy & Skills:
- Strong computer literacy (MS Excel and financial accounting software).
- Good numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Core Competencies & Attributes:
- High level of accuracy and keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict accounting deadlines.
- Strict adherence to financial controls, governance, and auditing procedures.
Program Benefits & Career Growth
- Global Exposure: Practical accounting experience within a global leader operating across 52 countries.
- Comprehensive Rotation: Hands-on exposure to Debtors, Creditors, and Specialized Costing methodologies.
- Mentorship: Continuous coaching from seasoned management accountants and financial controllers.
Career Advice for Applicants
- Highlight Costing & Accounting Coursework: Feature your performance in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Costing modules on page 1 of your CV.
- Emphasize MS Excel Skills: Explicitly detail your proficiency with MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, sumifs, reconciliation models) used during university studies.
- Submit Academic Record: Always attach your full academic transcript alongside your Bachelor’s Degree certificate when applying.
Sample Interview Questions
Accounting Controls & Cost Management
- Question (Reconciliations): “How do you approach investigating a discrepancy between a supplier invoice and a delivery note during accounts payable reconciliation?”
- Question (Costing): “Why is accuracy in standard cost development critical when pricing menu specifications for commercial airline clients?”
How to Apply
Apply directly on the official company career portal:
- Employer: Global Catering Services Enterprise
- Position: Finance Graduate Intern
- Location: Gauteng, South Africa