WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE STUDENT: FINANCE
Company: Tiger Brands
Position: Workplace Experience Student – Finance
Job Requisition: JR002647
Location: Sasolburg, Free State
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Finance
Closing Date: 20 August 2026
Experience Level: Internship / Workplace Experience
📌 JOB OVERVIEW
Tiger Brands is offering an exciting Workplace Experience opportunity in Finance for a motivated individual who wants to gain practical experience in a professional finance environment.
The successful candidate will be based at Albany Bakeries in Sasolburg and will work closely with the Lead Accountant and Bookkeeper. This opportunity will allow the successful candidate to gain hands-on exposure to various financial processes while developing practical skills that can support their future career.
🎯 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The main purpose of the position is to provide the student with practical workplace exposure in a finance environment.
The successful candidate will gain experience in areas such as:
- Financial data management.
- Financial reporting.
- Financial analysis.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Reconciliations.
- Compliance and audit support.
- Finance-related projects.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Using financial software and Microsoft Excel.
💼 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Financial Data Management
The successful candidate will assist with:
- Capturing financial transactions.
- Maintaining accurate financial records.
- Updating databases and spreadsheets.
- Ensuring financial information is accurate and consistent.
- Supporting general finance administration.
2. Financial Reporting
Duties may include:
- Assisting with the preparation of financial statements.
- Supporting the preparation of financial reports.
- Assisting with presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensuring financial information is properly captured and presented.
3. Analysis and Forecasting
The student will gain practical exposure to:
- Variance analysis.
- Trend analysis.
- Ratio analysis.
- Assessing financial performance.
- Supporting budgeting processes.
- Assisting with forecasting activities.
4. Reconciliation and Compliance
Responsibilities may include:
- Reconciling bank statements.
- Assisting with accounts receivable reconciliations.
- Assisting with accounts payable reconciliations.
- Supporting audit processes.
- Assisting with compliance reviews.
- Investigating discrepancies and assisting with corrections.
5. Project Support
The successful candidate may participate in:
- Ad-hoc finance projects.
- Special assignments.
- Process improvement initiatives.
- Activities aimed at improving departmental efficiency.
6. Collaboration
The student will work with various departments, including:
- Manufacturing.
- Despatch.
- Maintenance.
- Distribution.
- Finance.
This will provide valuable exposure to how different departments work together within a large organisation.
7. Software and Financial Tools
The successful candidate will gain experience using:
- Microsoft Excel.
- Accounting software.
- Financial reporting tools.
- Other systems used to process financial information and support reporting.
🌟 SKILLS YOU CAN DEVELOP
This workplace experience opportunity can help students develop:
- Financial administration skills.
- Data capturing and record-keeping skills.
- Excel and computer skills.
- Financial analysis skills.
- Reporting skills.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Communication and teamwork.
- Understanding of business and manufacturing operations.
📍 JOB DETAILS
Position: Workplace Experience Student – Finance
Company: Tiger Brands
Workplace: Albany Bakeries
Location: Sasolburg, Free State
Work Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Reference: JR002647
Closing Date: 20 August 2026
Tiger Brands notes that, in accordance with its employment equity plan and employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from under-represented designated groups.
📢 WHO SHOULD APPLY?
This opportunity is suitable for students or graduates seeking practical workplace exposure in Finance and who want to build hands-on experience in financial administration, reporting, reconciliations, analysis and business operations.
If you are looking to gain valuable experience while working alongside experienced finance professionals at Albany Bakeries in Sasolburg, this could be a great opportunity to start building your finance career.
📅 Closing Date: 20 August 2026
Apply before the closing date and use reference JR002647 when submitting your application.