Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Position Type: Internship
Department: Finance / Factory Operations
Company: Sleep Group (MOVA Division)
Are you a recent Accounting graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing finance?
An exciting internship opportunity is available at MOVA (Pty) Ltd, part of Sleep Group, for a Cost Accountant Intern based at the factory in Johannesburg.
This position offers valuable exposure to inventory management, product costing, and financial administration within a production environment.
About MOVA (Pty) Ltd
MOVA specialises in advanced polyurethane foam solutions serving industries such as:
- Automotive
- Home furnishings
- Comfort and bedding products
The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and quality, continuously investing in research and development to remain a leader in foam technology.
MOVA operates on strong core values:
- Innovation
- Growth
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Quality
- Customer Satisfaction
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Why Join MOVA?
This internship provides:
- Exposure to a leading manufacturing environment
- Practical experience in cost accounting and factory finance
- Opportunity to work with experienced finance professionals
- A values-driven, performance-focused workplace
- Career-building experience in inventory and product costing
If you’re interested in cost accounting within production and manufacturing, this is an ideal learning platform.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, you must have:
- Matric / Grade 12 (minimum requirement)
- BCom Degree in Accounting or National Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting
- Computer literacy (MS Office essential)
- Basic understanding of finance principles
Key Skills & Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Self-motivation and independence
- Deadline-driven mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Professionalism in handling office matters
This role requires someone who is organised, analytical, and eager to learn in a factory-based finance setting.
Key Responsibilities
The Cost Accountant Intern will provide general administrative and operational support to the Finance Team.
Duties Include:
- Assisting with BOM (Bill of Materials) verification backlog
- Supporting stock-related administrative tasks
- Processing inventory transactions
- Assisting with product costing
- Supporting compliance with financial legislation
- Assisting with reporting requirements
- General finance administration
- Performing ad-hoc duties as required
This role offers valuable insight into cost structures, inventory systems, and manufacturing finance processes.
To apply
Final Thoughts
The Cost Accountant Internship at MOVA (Sleep Group) offers a practical entry point into manufacturing finance.
If you are detail-oriented, motivated, and looking to build experience in:
- Inventory management
- Product costing
- Financial reporting
- Factory-based accounting
This internship could be a strong foundation for your accounting career.
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