Finance Intern (1 Year-Fixed Term Contract)

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, You Can Do Work That Matters, Grow, And Learn, Care For Yourself And Family, Be Your True Self And Live a Full Life. You Will Have Access To

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
  
  

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Roodepoort location in the Core diagnostics division. In this division our Core diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories and clinics around the globe.

As the finance intern you will be instrumental in supporting and assisting the finance department.

What You Will Learn

• Assist in Debtors management, tracking outstanding payments and reconciling accounts.
• Support the Billings team with invoice generation, verification, and processing.
• Gain insight into Supply Chain finance, ensuring proper financial controls and cost efficiency.
• Work closely with the Germany team to create Purchase Orders (POs) and follow up on payments.
• Monitor and ensure that invoices are processed and paid on time.
• Collaborate with the General Finance team on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Engage in cross-functional finance projects within a global pharmaceutical setting.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BCom) in Finance,Accounting,
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Computer Skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• NO experience is preferred- i.e the organization is seeking to hire newly graduated candidates.
• Must live in Johannesburg.
• Excellent time management skills, be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Good communication skill.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Energetic, highly motivated.
  
  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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