Accounts Internship

About the role

The Design Gallery is seeking an Accounts Intern to assist the finance team with the full accounting cycle, including reconciliations, invoice processing, documentation control and audit preparation. The role offers practical exposure to monthly bank, VAT and balance‑sheet reconciliations while working under the supervision of the Senior Accountant.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare supporting schedules for monthly bank, VAT and balance‑sheet reconciliations and match supplier statements to ledger balances.
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders, LPOs and goods received notes, escalating any variances.
• Capture supplier invoices in the Odoo ERP system and assemble payment request forms with full documentation.
• Support month‑end closing by preparing schedules and collating source documents.
• Prepare receivables ageing reports and follow‑up trackers.
• Participate in stock takes, recording counts and variance listings.
• Maintain organised financial files and prepare documentation for internal and external audits.

Required profile

• A degree or ongoing studies in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and the accounts payable/receivable cycle.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high integrity with financial data.
• CPA or ACCA certification, or active study towards one, is an advantage.
• Prior internship or attachment experience in finance is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Odoo or a similar ERP system.