Dis-Chem Finance Internship 2026 / 2027: Accounting and Creditor Reconciliation Experience in Midrand
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has opened applications for a Finance Graduate Internship 2026 / 2027 in Midrand, giving qualifying graduates an opportunity to build practical experience in accounting, creditor reconciliations, invoice processing and financial administration.
The role is based within the finance department and will expose the successful candidate to day-to-day financial controls, supplier accounts, payment preparation and data capturing.
Applications close on 12 November 2026.
Who can apply?
Applicants need:
- Grade 12 or a Senior Certificate
- Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting or a related field
- South African citizenship or a valid work permit
- Clear criminal and credit record
- Successful MIE verification
The role is suited to graduates who want practical accounting experience in a large retail environment.
What will you do in the finance department?
The successful graduate will assist with a range of finance tasks, including:
- Creditor account reconciliations
- Invoice capturing
- Debtor-related tasks
- Data capturing
- Payment preparation
- Journal processing
- Supplier claims
- Financial administration
The role combines routine accounting work with financial control and follow-up responsibilities.
How will creditor reconciliations feature in the role?
Creditor reconciliations are a major part of the position.
You will be expected to:
- Reconcile creditor accounts
- Process high volumes of accounts weekly and monthly
- Identify reconciling items
- Follow up on differences
- Prepare reconciliations within required deadlines
- Maintain clear supporting documentation
Accurate reconciliation helps ensure supplier balances and payments are correct.
Will you work with invoices?
Yes. Invoice processing forms a significant part of the internship.
Your responsibilities can include:
- Capturing invoices accurately
- Following up on outstanding workflows
- Processing invoice reductions where goods were not fully received
- Handling price differences
- Supporting claims against suppliers
- Following up on warehouse-related claims
This work requires attention to detail because invoice errors can affect supplier payments and financial records.
What are invoice reductions?
Invoice reductions may be required where the amount invoiced does not match what was actually received or where price differences exist.
You may need to review these differences and ensure the invoice is adjusted correctly before payment processing continues.
This gives you practical exposure to financial controls within a retail supply chain.
Will you work with supplier claims?
Yes. You may need to:
- Follow up on supplier claims
- Follow up on warehouse claims
- Obtain credit notes
- Ensure claims are reflected correctly
- Maintain supporting documentation
These tasks help keep creditor accounts accurate and reduce unresolved financial differences.
Will you process journals?
Yes. You may be required to process accounting journals when necessary.
This can strengthen your understanding of:
- Ledger adjustments
- Accounting entries
- Financial corrections
- Transaction processing
Accuracy is important because journals affect financial reporting and account balances.
How will payment preparation work?
You will help prepare payment requests accurately and within required deadlines.
Before amounts are loaded for payment, you will need to make sure:
- Supporting documents are complete
- Required approvals have been obtained
- Senior management has signed off where required
- Payment information is accurate
This provides practical exposure to internal financial controls and approval processes.
What skills will help you succeed?
Useful skills include:
- Financial Accounting knowledge
- Basic accounting calculations
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Financial analysis
- Attention to detail
- Accuracy
- Time management
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Self-motivation
- Trustworthiness
The role is especially suited to someone who is comfortable working with numbers and high volumes of financial information.
What experience can the internship build?
The position can help you gain practical experience in:
- Accounts payable
- Creditor reconciliations
- Invoice processing
- Supplier claims
- Payment controls
- Journals
- Data capturing
- Financial reporting support
- Retail finance
- Financial administration
This type of experience can support future work in accounting, finance operations, creditors, accounts payable and retail financial control.
What are the internship details?
Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Programme: Finance Graduate Internship 2026 / 2027
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Field: Finance
Closing date: 12 November 2026
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted online.
Apply for the Dis-Chem Finance Internship 2026 / 2027
Before submitting, make sure your qualification details, CV and personal information are complete and accurate.
When do applications close?
Applications close on 12 November 2026.
Submit before the deadline to avoid missing the opportunity.
