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Kia South Africa Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their 12‑Month Finance Internship Vacancies. The closing date for applications is 30 October 2026.
Kia South Africa, a member of Motus Corporation, is looking for fresh university graduates who want to learn how money is handled in the car business. The 12‑month Finance Internship gives you a chance to turn classroom theory into real‑world practice. You will work inside a busy car importer and dealership, seeing first‑hand how financial decisions keep the company moving.
What You Will Do
During the year you will:
- Help with daily finance paperwork in Kia’s importer and dealership operations.
- Support the team that prepares financial reports, learning why numbers matter to the business.
- Track business expenses and learn the steps to record them correctly.
- Get to know how Kia manages money owed to it (debtors) and money it owes to suppliers (creditors).
- Learn cash‑flow basics – how money comes in, goes out, and stays safe.
- See the checks and balances that protect the company’s financial records.
- Understand the rules that keep finance activities legal and compliant.
- Pick up risk‑management tips that help avoid costly mistakes.
- Watch how car stock is counted and valued, and see the link between inventory and finance.
- Learn how Kia keeps track of big assets like show‑room cars and equipment.
- Use the same computer systems that dealerships and importers rely on for finance tasks.
- See how financial data helps managers plan and decide on new projects.
- Apply basic accounting ideas to real tasks, strengthening your number sense.
- Work with Microsoft Excel and other Office tools to organize data and create simple reports.
By the end of the internship you will have a solid picture of how finance drives a large automotive business and you will have built workplace skills that employers value.
Who Should Apply
You are a good fit if you:
- Hold a degree, National Diploma or any NQF Level 6 qualification in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Commerce, or a related subject.
- Understand basic accounting ideas and financial management concepts.
- Are comfortable with numbers and can spot mistakes easily.
- Have solid analytical skills – you can read a set of figures and figure out what they mean.
- Know how to use Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for data entry and simple calculations.
- Pay close attention to detail when handling financial records.
- Are curious about how debtors, creditors, cash, and expenses are managed.
- Want to learn about financial controls, compliance, and risk‑management.
- Have an interest in how car inventory and assets are tracked in the auto industry.
- Are ready to pick up new software and apply what you learned in school to real work situations.
- Can stay organized and meet deadlines for assigned tasks.
- Show a professional attitude when dealing with confidential financial information.
- Have a strong desire to start a career in finance or accounting.
No prior work experience is required – this internship is designed for recent graduates who want to jump‑start their career.
Where the Internship Is Based
The position is posted under Motus Corporation in Johannesburg, Gauteng. It is open to candidates living in Gauteng, the Western Cape, or KwaZulu‑Natal.
How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria and are excited to learn finance in a fast‑moving car company, submit your application through the official Motin recruitment portal before 30 October 2026.
Take this chance to turn your finance degree into real‑world experience and set the foundation for a rewarding career in the automotive sector.