Company: Momentum Group (Momentum Health Cluster)
Industry: Financial Services, Healthcare & Insurance
Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference Number: MMH260723-9
Opportunity Type: Graduate Internship Programme
Position Type: Temporary Contract
Remote Opportunity: None (100% On-site in Centurion)
Posted Date: 23 July 2026
Closing Date: 29 July 2026
About Momentum Group & The Finance Team
Momentum Group is a premier South African financial services provider. Through its client-facing brands—including Momentum, Multiply, Guardrisk, and Eris Property Group—the group enables individuals and businesses to grow savings, protect assets, and invest for the future.
The Finance Intern will join the Momentum Health cluster in Centurion. In this role, you will provide administrative and financial support to the finance team, gaining hands-on exposure to day-to-day accounting activities, general ledger maintenance, statutory compliance, audit support, and financial reporting under experienced professional guidance.
Key Responsibilities & Practical Exposure
As a Finance Intern at Momentum Health, you will gain practical, workplace-based training across four core performance pillars:
1. Operational Accounting Processes
- Transaction Processing: Capture daily financial transactions into the accounting system with speed and accuracy.
- General Ledger & Journals: Support the preparation, capturing, and maintaining of general ledger entries and journal postings under supervision.
- Reconciliations: Perform bank, balance sheet, accounts payable, and accounts receivable reconciliations; investigate and resolve outstanding line items.
- Asset Management: Assist in maintaining the fixed asset register and supporting physical asset verification exercises.
- Audit Support: Collate and organize financial records, invoices, and vouchers required during internal and external audits.
2. Records & Compliance Administration
- Documentation Verification: Verify supporting documentation before payment runs and maintain structured digital/physical filing systems.
- Month-End / Year-End Support: Assist with month-end close procedures, management report compilations, and statutory submission information gathering (including VAT considerations).
3. Client & Stakeholder Service
- Query Resolution: Professionally respond to internal departmental queries and liaise with suppliers regarding outstanding invoices or statements.
- Service Delivery: Maintain confidentiality and deliver precise financial support within agreed turnaround times.
4. Governance & Financial Controls
- Internal Controls: Ensure all processed transactions comply with Momentum Group’s internal financial policies, governance standards, and authorization matrices.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this graduate opportunity, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Qualifications:
- Grade 12 (Matric) with Pure Mathematics (Mathematical Literacy considered where applicable).
- A completed National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or Advanced Diploma in any of the following:
- BCom Accounting / BCom Finance
- Financial Management
- Cost and Management Accounting (CMA)
- General Accounting / Finance
- Employment & Citizenship Status:
- Must be a South African Citizen or legally authorized to work in South Africa.
- Must not be participating in another internship or graduate programme at the time of appointment.
- Work Arrangement: Willingness to work on-site at the Centurion offices full-time.
- Software & Technical Skills:
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically MS Excel functions, formulas, and spreadsheets).
- Basic understanding of debit/credit principles, bookkeeping, and financial administrative workflows.
- Awareness of accounting software/ERP systems and SA VAT principles is advantageous.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Quality & Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy when processing numbers, invoices, and ledger entries.
- Integrity & Confidentiality: Ethical conduct when handling sensitive corporate financial records.
- Accountability & Initiative: Eagerness to learn through direct mentorship and take ownership of assigned finance administration tasks.
- Teamwork & Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact professionally with internal business units.
Development Opportunities
During this internship, you will gain practical exposure to:
- General Ledger Accounting & Month-End Close
- Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Cashbook Processing & Fixed Asset Management
- Statutory Compliance, VAT & ERP Financial Systems
- Internal Controls, Governance & Audit Preparation
Career Advice for Momentum Applicants
- Highlight Excel Competency: Highlight specific MS Excel functions you used during your studies (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, Data Filtering) directly on your CV.
- Emphasize Accounting Basics: Ensure your CV explicitly mentions your familiarity with core concepts like double-entry bookkeeping, trial balances, and bank reconciliations.
- Note the Tight Deadline: The closing date is 29 July 2026. Ensure your single-file PDF application bundle (CV, ID, Matric, Degree, and Academic Record) is prepared immediately.
Sample Interview Preparation Questions
Technical & Financial Questions
- Question (Reconciliations): “When performing a bank reconciliation, what steps do you take if the balance per bank statement does not match the general ledger cashbook balance?”
- Question (Accounting Fundamentals): “Can you explain the impact of an accrued expense journal entry on both the balance sheet and the income statement?”
Behavioral & Work Ethic Questions
- Question (Attention to Detail): “How do you ensure 100% accuracy when capturing a large volume of supplier invoices into a financial system under a tight deadline?”
📥 How to Apply
- Prepare your updated CV, Certified SA ID, Matric Certificate, and Tertiary Qualification / Academic Transcript in PDF format.
- Apply online through the official Momentum Group careers page using Reference Number MMH260723-9.