Acuity24 paid 12‑month Finance Internship in Cape Town – How to apply
Are you about to finish a finance or accounting qualification and want real‑world experience with subscription‑based revenue? A 12‑month paid finance internship at Acuity24 in Cape Town gives you exactly that – and it starts now.
What the internship is
This is a full‑time, office‑based internship in the City of Cape Town. You will work alongside the Operations Accountant, learn the whole order‑to‑invoice‑to‑revenue cycle, and use Sage Intacct, Salesforce and advanced Excel. The role is paid for twelve months and includes regular mentorship and performance reviews.
Who can apply
You are eligible if you meet the essential criteria below. The role is designed for early‑career candidates – no deep specialist experience required.
Essential
- Completed or ongoing qualification in accounting, finance or a related field (degree, diploma or studying towards SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA or ACCA).
- Good numeracy and a habit of double‑checking your work.
- Basic to intermediate Excel skills and willingness to become proficient.
- Strong attention to detail and patience with reconciliations.
- Reliability with deadlines and clear written & verbal communication.
Advantageous (not required)
- Any prior exposure to a finance environment – vacation work, part‑time bookkeeping, etc.
- Familiarity with an accounting system or CRM.
- An interest in the tech or software sector.
What you will gain
- Hands‑on experience with contract reconciliation and monthly revenue recognition.
- Practical use of Sage Intacct, Salesforce and advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS).
- Mentorship from the Operations Accountant and visibility of the Head of Finance.
- Support for professional qualifications (access to courses, webinars and Sage University).
- Strong, employable skills for future roles in finance and accounting.
How to apply – step by step
- Prepare an up‑to‑date CV that highlights your finance studies, relevant coursework and any short‑term finance work.
- Write a short cover letter (max 1 page) explaining why you want to learn contract reconciliation and how the internship fits your career plan.
- Gather proof of your qualification(s) – a transcript or enrolment letter.
- List the Excel functions you know (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting) and, if possible, link to a brief sample file.
- Identify at least one referee who can attest to your reliability and attention to detail.
- Confirm you can commit to a 12‑month, on‑site internship in Cape Town and meet month‑end deadlines.
- Visit the official application page and upload your CV and cover letter: Apply via employer’s application page.
Tips to improve your chances
- Lead with your study – place your accounting/finance qualification at the top of your CV and mention any modules on revenue, contracts or auditing.
- Quantify what you have done – e.g., “prepared monthly reconciliation for student society handling R50 000 in transactions”.
- Show Excel competence – list specific functions and, if you can, attach a tiny sample showing a problem you solved.
- Demonstrate attention to detail – give one brief example of spotting and fixing an error.
- State clear learning goals – explain that you want structured training in contract reconciliation and revenue recognition.
- Prepare practical interview answers – think through how you would investigate a variance between billed and recognised revenue and how you would document it.
- Ask smart questions – such as the month‑end timetable, volume of contracts, training resources (e.g., Sage University) and how the intern’s success is measured.
Next steps
If you are ready to turn theory into practice and start a finance career with solid, in‑depth exposure to subscription revenue, submit your application today. The internship runs for twelve months, so early applications increase your chance of securing a spot.
Quick overview
| Role | Finance Internship |
|---|---|
| Employer | Acuity24 |
| Location | City of Cape Town, Western Cape (on‑site) |
| Type | Intern (12 months, paid) |
| Work arrangement | Office‑based |
| Apply | Apply via employer’s application page |
About Acuity24
Acuity24 operates a subscription‑based software platform. Within finance, the Operations Accountant handles contract reconciliations and monthly revenue schedules. The internship sits directly with this role and reports to the Head of Finance, giving you full visibility of the finance function.
Key duties
- Reconcile customer contracts across the contract register, Salesforce, Sage Intacct and renewal spreadsheets.
- Validate contract terms, values and dates against source documents; investigate differences.
- Assist with monthly deferred and accrued revenue schedules; later prepare draft revenue journals.
- Produce supporting schedules and analyses for monthly revenue reporting.
- Maintain audit‑ready documentation for each reconciliation.
- Support invoicing, accounts payable, supplier statements and month‑end supplier orders.
- Use Sage Intacct, Salesforce and advanced Excel to complete tasks assigned by the Operations Accountant.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the internship paid? Yes – it is a paid 12‑month placement.
- Do I need prior accounting experience? No – the role is designed for candidates completing or recently finished their qualification.
- Will I work remotely? No – the internship is office‑based in Cape Town.
- What systems will I use? Sage Intacct, Salesforce and advanced Excel.
- Will I make technical accounting judgments? All work is prepared under supervision and reviewed before posting.
- Does the internship support professional qualifications? Yes – you will get access to courses, workshops and Sage University.
