Sygnia Asset Management – Finance Intern

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Build real finance workplace experience in asset management: Sygnia Asset Management is recruiting a Finance Intern in Cape Town to support day-to-day finance operations (payments, receivables/payables, reconciliations, cash book/GL, and cash flow administration). EE candidates only.

At a glance

  • Sponsor/Employer: Sygnia Asset Management
  • Opportunity type: Finance Intern (Internship)
  • Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Closing date: 20 February 2026
  • Last verified: 16 February 2026

What this opportunity is

This internship sits in Business Support Finance (BS4) and supports core finance processes like processing payments, invoicing, maintaining accounting records (cash book and general ledger), performing bank reconciliations, and assisting with cash flow forecasting and financial administration.

About the sponsor

Sygnia is a South African financial services group offering investment solutions and asset management services. For official careers/contact details, see Sygnia’s careers page: sygnia.simplify.hr/#currentVacanciesContainer↗

Duties and responsibilities

Based on the official listing/notice, the opportunity includes:

  • Process supplier payments using banking systems
  • Raise customer and supplier invoices on accounting systems
  • Maintain and update the cash book on accounting systems
  • Maintain cash management schedules and prepare cash flow forecasts
  • Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Assist with day-to-day accounting tasks and general finance administration
  • Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accurate financial records
  • Manage petty cash and related documentation
  • Maintain and update the general ledger
  • Use accounting software and Microsoft Excel for data entry, reporting, and basic analysis

What you’ll learn / gain

  • Practical exposure to real finance operations (payments, invoicing, AR/AP, reconciliations)
  • Experience maintaining core accounting records (cash book and general ledger)
  • Hands-on skills in cash flow support and finance administration

Note: This opportunity does not guarantee permanent employment unless the official listing explicitly states otherwise.

Eligibility requirements

Make sure you meet the requirements below before applying:

Education

  • Financial Management Diploma (or equivalent) with a practical work experience component (as stated in your brief and consistent with the internship nature of the role)

Experience

  • Prior exposure to basic accounting/finance tasks is advantageous but not required.

Other requirements

  • EE candidates only
  • Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
  • Detail-oriented with basic understanding of accounting principles (cash book/GL/double-entry concepts).

Application checklist

Prepare these documents before you apply (add/remove items only if the listing requires it).

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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Certified copy of South African ID
  • Certified copy of qualification + academic record/transcript (recommended)
  • Any proof of finance exposure (optional)

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Applying without meeting the minimum qualification requirement
  • Uploading unreadable documents (blurry photos instead of clear PDFs)
  • Leaving your CV contact details incomplete (phone + email you actually check)
  • Not checking whether the vacancy is still open (closing date may have passed)
  • Waiting until the final hours on closing day

Scam warning and how to confirm legitimacy

Do not pay to apply. Legit employers do not ask for “application fees” or payment to be shortlisted. Only use the official source link in this post, and verify on Sygnia’s official careers channels if unsure.

How this opportunity was verified

  • We checked the official Sygnia SimplifyHR vacancy page for Finance Intern (Sygnia Asset Management | BS4 | Cape Town | EE only).
  • We captured the closing date shown on the listing as 20 February 2026 .
  • We kept the official Sygnia application page as the only application route in this post.

How to apply

  1. Open the official Sygnia vacancy page using the link below.
  2. Confirm the vacancy status and requirements (EE only, Finance Intern, Cape Town).
  3. Register / log in and complete the online application.
  4. Upload your documents (CV, ID, qualification/transcript if requested).
  5. Submit if the portal still allows applications (closing date on the listing is 20 February 2026).
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