The doors are open again to usher in the Dis-Chem pharmacies finance graduate program interns. It is an exciting opportunity to experience firsthand the highs and lows of working in a real-world, fast-paced pharmaceutical company.
Successful candidates will have to work at the company’s finance arm, solving numerous tasks and assignments, which has always been the right expectation of an intern. The Dis-Chem pharmacies finance graduate interns must be competent and resourceful to the company.
It is also worthy of note that the company will not leave the interns without benefits. Therefore, candidates willing to jump-start their career in finance and interested in this offer should read on to see the qualifications and conditions for application.
About Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Dis-Chem Pharmacy Group is a pharmaceutical retail company located in South Africa. The company was established in 1978 with just a single store in Mondeor, South Africa.
The company has grown and expanded into Botswana and Namibia, with over 200 stores. With its head office in Midrand, Johannesburg, the company, which believes in the human capital system, has employed over 18,500 staff, which consist of full and part-time staff.
As an employee at Dis-Chem pharmacies, you are entitled to training because the company wants everyone to be on top of their games and not becoming irrelevant in the ever-changing world. This goal paid off over time when the company was rated as the best pharmacy chain in the country with other recognition.
Overview of the Dis-Chem pharmacies finance graduate
Aside from assisting the company’s finance department with tasks, you will also help with invoice capturing, reconciling creditors’ accounts, and working with debtors. As a Dis-Chem Pharmacies finance graduate intern, your job is not limited to those mentioned above; you may work on other tasks or carry out other responsibilities.
Also Read: Vodacom Discover Graduate Program 2024
Dis-Chem Pharmacies finance graduate intern job specification
- Follow up on outstanding workflow
- Ensure accurate creditor’s payment reconciliation
- Carry out invoice reduction on invoices that have not been fully received or those with price differences.
- Get credit notes from suppliers for claims
- Neatly and accurately file creditors’ documentation
- Timely prepare creditors reconciliation
- According to deadlines, prepare payment requests alongside all supporting documents.
- Ensure that all amounts loaded for payments have been approved and signed off by the senior management.
- Help with daily data capturing
- Reconcile high volumes of accounts on a weekly and monthly basis
- Process journals when they are needed
- Follow up on claims from suppliers and warehouse
- Ensure accurate invoice capturing
The preferred finance graduate candidate must be competent in:
- Financial accounting knowledge
- Have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office packages like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Possess business financial skills
- Be able to perform basic accounting calculations
- Be trustworthy and honest
- Analyse financial reports
- Be a self-starter, be accurate and diligent
- Have an eye for attention to details
- Possess excellent time management skills
- If you have a second language, it is an advantage
Dis-Chem Pharmacies finance graduate internship requirements
- Grade 12 /Matric or Senior Certificate
- Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting or any related field
Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Application closing date: 16 November 2023.
Internship area: Finance Department
Also Read: 2024 Rio Tinto South Africa Graduate Programme
How to Apply
- Visit the company’s Application site
- Fill out the boxes with your details (First Name, Last Name, Gender, Email, Nationality, ID Number, Phone Number, Ethnicity, Province / State, City Name, Post Code, Country).
- Upload your recent picture
- CV
- Your education qualifications and dates
- Answer the questionnaire
Frequently Asked Questions on the Dis-Chem Pharmacies Finance Graduate Program
Are there any special conditions for acceptance into the finance graduate program?
Yes, there are. Special preference will be given to those with a:
- South African or valid work permit.
- MIE, clear criminal, and credit record
- Valid Driver’s license and/or reliable transport
How will I know if my application for the Dis-Chem Pharmacies finance graduate program was successful?
If your application is successful, the company will contact you. However, if you are not reached after a month from the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Are there other ongoing internships in South Africa?
Yes. We have a backlog of internship programs going on in South Africa. Kindly go through our page and pick. There are other work and study opportunities for you.
Conclusion
Though the Dis-Chem group is a pharmaceutical company, the finance graduate program is for candidates interested in making a strong statement for themselves in the financial industry.
