Intercompany Billing Intern - 12 months contract

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Intercompany Billing Intern - 12 months contract

Job Location: Johannesburg, South Africa - Hybrid

Job Type: Fixed term contract, 12 months

Remuneration:  Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

Ready to turn your finance degree into a global career? Join our International Intercompany Billing team and gain practical experience working with international stakeholders, financial processes and multinational business operations.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented International Intercompany Billing Intern to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a multinational business while developing expertise in accounting, financial reporting and global finance operations.

Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you will support the preparation and processing of intercompany billing transactions across multiple international entities, assist with reconciliations, investigate outstanding balances and contribute to weekly and month-end reporting activities. You will collaborate with finance colleagues across different countries, helping to resolve billing queries, maintain accurate financial records and support compliance with international tax, transfer pricing and governance requirements.

This role is perfect for a recent graduate who wants to build a strong foundation in finance while gaining exposure to global business operations. We are particularly interested in candidates who are analytical, naturally curious and eager to learn, with strong attention to detail and a passion for solving problems. If you enjoy working with numbers, building relationships and developing your commercial awareness in a fast-paced international environment, this internship will provide the experience and development needed to accelerate your career.

Whether you are looking to apply your academic knowledge in a corporate setting or take the first step towards a long-term career in accounting and finance, this role offers valuable exposure, structured development and the opportunity to work with a diverse team across international markets.

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What You’ll Learn During This Internship

- International intercompany accounting.
- Global (AR) (AP) processes.
- SAP finance systems and intercompany billing workflows.
- Reconciliations and month-end close activities.
- Foreign currency transactions and timing difference investigations.
- Financial reporting and data analysis using Excel/Power BI/Visio.
- Professional communication with international finance stakeholders across multiple regions.
- Exposure to international tax regulations, VAT/GST principles, transfer pricing concepts, and tax considerations relating to cross-border intercompany transactions.

The skills you will have when you apply:

- Relevant Qualification: Completed BCom in Accounting, Financial Management, or an Advanced Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management.
- Technical Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of IFRS/GAAP, accounting principles, financial reporting and their practical application within a commercial environment.
- Financial Analysis & Excel Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyse financial data, identify trends and support informed decision-making.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and contribute within a team environment.
- Growth Mindset: Demonstrated eagerness to learn, develop professionally and build practical experience within a fast-paced finance function.

What we’ll give you for this role:

Remuneration & more

- Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
- A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme, including life & disability cover
- Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working from our office or your home

Health & support

- Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)

Other benefits

- Structured programmes with clear timescales & transparent career pathways
- Fully supported professional qualifications with rewards

This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry

At Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the world's most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve millions of claims every year, you'll also be an architect of tomorrow's insurance landscape.

You'll join a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a larger mission; protecting people and businesses. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of insurance.

Next steps for you:

Think we'd be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.

As part of our commitment to you, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).

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