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Finance Intern ( 1 Year Internship)

CompanyAbbott
LocationJohannesburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Finance Intern will gain practical experience across various finance functions, including operations, reporting, analysis, and credit control. They will also collaborate with business stakeholders and support financial compliance and control processes.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
151034
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers, on Instagram @AbbottGlobal, and on X @AbbottNews. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Terms of Use: https://www.abbott.com/social-media-terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://abbo.tt/privacy
About the Role

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott South Africa | Roodepoort, Gauteng

Are you a recent Finance graduate looking to launch your career with a global healthcare leader?

Abbott South Africa is seeking motivated, detail-oriented graduates to join our Finance Internship Programme. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience and exposure to key Finance functions within a multinational healthcare organisation.

About the Role

As a Finance Intern, you will gain practical experience and exposure across various areas of the Finance function, including:

  • Finance Operations
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Accounts Management
  • Credit Control Support
  • Financial Compliance and Controls
  • Cross-functional collaboration with business stakeholders
  • Exposure to healthcare industry financial processes and systems

This internship is designed to provide graduates with meaningful learning opportunities, professional development, and practical experience within a dynamic corporate environment.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A completed related Degree (NQF level 7 or 8 ) in Finance
  • Not be currently employed
  • Ideally have no formal work experience
  • Be available to start on 1 September 2026
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Location

📍 Roodepoort, Gauteng

What You'll Gain

  • Exposure to a leading multinational healthcare organization
  • Practical experience across Finance functions, including Finance Operations and Credit Control
  • Mentorship from experienced finance professionals
  • Professional development within a global corporate environment
  • Insight into financial processes, controls, systems, and business operations within the healthcare industry

Why Abbott?

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live healthier lives through innovative healthcare solutions. Our interns are provided with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful work that impacts patients and healthcare providers across the world.

If you're passionate about Finance, eager to learn, and looking to build a career within a world-class organization, we'd love to hear from you.

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Please submit the following:

  • Updated CV
  • Academic Transcript
  • Copy of Qualification or Proof of Completion
  • South African ID

Please note: You may be required to complete a video interview within a short time frame as part of the selection process.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

     

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

        

LOCATION:

South Africa > Johannesburg : Abbott Place

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

     

     

     

Key Skills
Finance operationsFinancial reportingFinancial analysisAccounts managementCredit controlFinancial complianceFinancial controlsAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skills
Categories
Finance & AccountingHealthcareAdministrative
Benefits
MentorshipProfessional development