Graduate Trainee : Finance

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The overarching objective of the graduate program is to transition graduates from a higher learning institution to a work environment. We aim to help graduates become well rounded young professionals with great prospects and a positive future.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Our Finance Unit is responsible for managing the finances of the corporation including; preparing monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, compiling quarterly reports and statutory returns.

As a graduate within the Finance Unit, you will be involved in:

Data Processing

• Processing debtors and creditors invoices
• Processing creditors payments
• Processing cashbooks
• Processing journals

Report Compilation

• Preparing weekly and quarterly cash projections
• Preparing monthly reconciliations
• Preparing weekly and quarterly cash projections
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports to stakeholders
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecast
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements
• Assist with updating finance processes

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

• You need to be an Accounting graduate with a BCom degree;
• No previous working experience
• Must be a South African Citizen
• ECIC welcomes applications from persons with disabilities (Must provide a medical certificate confirming nature of the disability).

QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR

• Analytical skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Ability to work within and contribute to a team environment;
• Ability to deal with conflicting priorities;
• Available to work more than ordinary business hours.

APPLICATIONS

Applications can be submitted through the careers portal on the ECIC Website.

Closing Date: Monday 29 June 2026

NOTE: It is ECIC’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the Employment Equity targets set.

Data Protection

Personal information collected and processed for purposes of recruitment will be protected from unauthorised access and improper use or disclosure.

Declaration and Informed Consent

By submitting your application for the advertised role, you give ECIC permission to process your personal information and you acknowledge that you understand the purpose for which it is required and for which it will be used. Furthermore, you declare that all personal information supplied to the ECIC for the purposes of recruitment is accurate, up to date, not misleading and that it is complete in all respects.