Finance & Controlling Internship at Henkel

Henkel invites ambitious graduates to apply for the Finance & Controlling Internship opportunity based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. As a vital part of the Financial Controlling team, the intern will assist in maintaining the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of corporate financial records, performance metrics, and reporting structures. This entry-level role offers an exceptional platform to gain hands-on corporate finance experience, expand business partnering capabilities, and develop advanced analytical skills within a world-leading multinational organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing procedures and accounting schedules.

• Contribute to the preparation, reconciliation, and review of periodic financial performance reports and management packs.

• Support the finance team during annual budgeting cycles and recurring financial forecasting processes.

• Provide operational and administrative support during internal audits and financial year-end audit reviews.

• Conduct ad hoc and recurring financial analyses, cost-driver reviews, and business performance evaluations.

• Participate in special financial projects, including cost line deep-dives and process-specific analytical investigations.

• Support finance team initiatives geared toward reporting automation, data standardization, and continuous process improvements.

• Assist with accounts receivable reconciliation, credit management reviews, and administrative financial workflows.

Why Join the Company

Henkel is a globally recognized leader in consumer and industrial brands, fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and continuous professional development. By joining Henkel as a finance intern, you will work alongside seasoned finance leaders, gain exposure to enterprise-grade financial technologies such as SAP and Power BI, and build a strong foundation for a thriving corporate finance career.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their application online using the official application link below. Please ensure your CV and academic transcripts are attached.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, or a related field.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).

• Hands-on experience or exposure to Microsoft Power BI is highly desirable.

• Working knowledge or basic familiarity with SAP is an added advantage.

• Solid operational knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a sound understanding of core financial principles.

• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive, collaborative, and customer-focused mindset.

• Eagerness to learn, adapt quickly, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.