Unilever Finance Internship 2026: Apply Online in Boksburg (BCom Graduates)

Vacancy Summary

Employer: Unilever South Africa

Location: Boksburg Factory, Gauteng (100% On-site)

Position: Finance Intern

Requisition ID: R-1185774

Reports To: Production Accountant

Minimum Education: BCom Degree or Honours in Financial/Accounting

Closing Date: 01 August 2026

Unilever, recognized by the Top Employer Institute as one of South Africa's top employers and ranked by SAGEA as the #1 graduate employer in manufacturing, is accepting applications for a Finance Intern based at its major manufacturing plant in Boksburg, Gauteng.

This full-time internship offers a structured, supervised experiential learning program designed to equip recent accounting graduates with hands-on corporate, factory, and production accounting competencies.

Purpose of the Internship

Reporting directly to the Production Accountant, the Finance Intern will work within the factory environment, gaining practical exposure to manufacturing cost accounting, inventory tracking, financial controls, and business performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities & Learning Areas

During the internship program, the successful candidate will assist the factory finance team with daily operations, including:

Production Accounting Support: Assisting in monitoring production costs, variance analyses, and operational expenditure tracking within the factory.

Financial Control & Reporting: Supporting month-end financial closing activities, reconciliations, and routine ledger checks.

Data Management & Analysis: Utilizing spreadsheet tools (Microsoft Excel) to compile financial performance reports and operational metrics.

Inventory & Material Tracking: Assisting in stock count verifications, raw material accounting, and waste loss reporting.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following academic and technical criteria to qualify:

Qualification: Completed BCom Degree or BCom Honours in Financial Accounting or related field (must have completed Accounting 1 and Accounting 2 as a minimum).

Required Documents: Candidates must upload their Matric Certificate and Academic Transcripts along with their CV.

Computer Literacy: Practical skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Work arrangement: Factory-based role in Boksburg requiring 100% full-time, on-site attendance. Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Unilever Cultural Behaviours

Unilever evaluates prospective candidates against its core cultural principles:

Care deeply

Focus on what counts

Stay three steps ahead

Deliver with excellence

Employment Equity Statement

Unilever is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and transformation. Appointments will be made in accordance with South African Employment Equity (EE) and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) legislation.

How to Apply Online

Applications are processed online via Unilever's official Workday careers portal. Ensure your CV, Matric Certificate, and full Academic Transcripts are prepared prior to submitting your application.

Ready to Apply for the Unilever Finance Internship?

Closing Date: 01 August 2026 | Requisition ID: R-1185774

Apply Online via Unilever Careers