Finance Internship Opportunity at Kia SA (Pty) Ltd Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal

Kia South Africa (Pty) Ltd, part of Motus Corporation, is offering an exciting 12-month Finance Internship Programme for qualified graduates who want to gain practical experience in financial management within the automotive industry. This opportunity is designed to help graduates apply their academic knowledge in a professional business environment while developing essential financial, analytical and administrative skills. The programme offers exposure to finance operations within the automotive importer and dealership environment, providing valuable insight into the financial processes that support the business.

The Kia SA Finance Internship Programme focuses on several important areas of financial management, including financial administration, reporting, expense management, debtors, creditors, cash management and financial controls. Interns will also gain exposure to vehicle stock control, asset management and the financial systems used by dealerships and vehicle importers. This practical learning experience can help graduates strengthen their understanding of accounting processes, financial compliance and risk management while building a foundation for future career opportunities in finance.

The internship is suitable for individuals who have completed a degree, National Diploma or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Commerce or a related field. Applicants should have a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles, good numerical and analytical abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. No previous work experience is required, making this programme an opportunity for newly qualified graduates to begin developing their professional careers. The internship is listed under Motus Corporation in Johannesburg, Gauteng, with the advertised opportunity covering Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience in financial administration within Kia South Africa’s automotive importer and dealership operations.
• Assist with finance-related administrative activities as part of the structured 12-month learning programme.
• Develop an understanding of financial reporting processes and how financial information is used to support business operations.
• Gain exposure to expense management and the processes involved in monitoring and recording business expenses.
• Learn about debtor management, including the financial processes associated with amounts owed to the business.
• Gain exposure to creditor management and the administration of payments and amounts payable to suppliers.
• Develop an understanding of cash management processes and their role in maintaining effective financial operations.
• Learn about financial controls designed to promote accurate financial records and responsible handling of transactions.
• Gain knowledge of financial compliance requirements and the importance of following established procedures.
• Develop an understanding of risk management principles within a finance department and automotive business environment.
• Gain exposure to vehicle stock control processes and the financial records associated with vehicle inventory.
• Learn about asset management and the importance of maintaining appropriate financial oversight of business assets.
• Become familiar with dealership and vehicle importer financial systems and reporting processes.
• Develop an understanding of how financial information supports operational planning and business decision-making.
• Apply basic accounting and financial principles to assigned learning activities and workplace tasks.
• Strengthen numerical and analytical skills through exposure to financial information, reports and administrative processes.
• Use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to support finance-related learning activities where required.
• Develop a professional understanding of the financial processes that support the automotive retail industry.
• Build practical workplace skills and financial knowledge through participation in the internship programme.
• Learn from the activities and processes encountered within the finance function to support ongoing professional development.

Requirements and Skills

• A degree, National Diploma or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification in one of the following fields:
  • Finance.
  • Accounting.
  • Financial Management.
  • Commerce.
  • A related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial management concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical skills and confidence when working with figures and financial information.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to interpret information logically.
• Attention to detail when working with financial records and administrative information.
• Basic understanding of financial administration and reporting concepts.
• Interest in developing knowledge of debtors, creditors, cash management and expense management.
• Willingness to learn about financial controls, compliance and risk management.
• Interest in vehicle stock control and asset management within the automotive industry.
• Willingness to develop an understanding of dealership and vehicle importer financial systems.
• Ability to learn new processes and apply academic knowledge to practical workplace situations.
• Good organisational skills to support the completion of assigned tasks and learning activities.
• A professional and responsible approach to handling financial information.
• Motivation to gain practical experience and develop a career in finance or accounting.
• No previous work experience is required.

The 12-month Finance Internship at Kia South Africa, part of Motus Corporation, offers qualified finance graduates an opportunity to gain practical exposure to financial administration, reporting, expense management, cash management, financial controls and automotive stock and asset management. The programme is particularly relevant to graduates who want to understand how finance functions operate within an automotive importer and dealership business while developing skills for future roles in accounting, financial management and business administration. Applications close on 30 October 2026, so eligible graduates should submit their applications through the official Motus recruitment portal before the deadline.

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