South Africa Learnership Graduate Program - Finance, South Africa - Johannesburg, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

You're the brains behind our work.

• You are ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom, and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether it’s honing your skills or building your network, we know that success can’t come without growth. Our programme equips you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team, and establish a long-term career here.

Your time here will look something like this...

• As a Graduate you will go through a lengthy interview process. If successful, you will be placed in Finance which role entails providing support to the various Country Finance financial and regulatory reporting and control aspects and having a good understanding of accounting standards in order to support financials preparation, analysis and review.

Citi Finance is comprised of various disciplines including Controller, Treasury, Tax, Balancesheet Substantiation, Financial Planning & Analysis. 

You will get exposure to the below:

• Local Regulatory Reporting to the Prudential Authority and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange

• Internal reporting and management packs

• Tax Reporting (Income tax and VAT)

• Financial Planning and Analysis, forecasting and Analytical Insight

• Capital and liquidity planning and Monitoring

• Support US Reporting

• Supporting in ensuring effective controls and quality checks to adhere to Citi policies

• Supporting business stakeholders with analytical insights and financial data

• Project involvement and coordination to improve data quality to ensure integrity of financial results

• Team work and effective cross functional communication

• Virtual team collaboration with finance production and support teams in Budapest, India, Poland and Dubai

We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

We’re committed to teaching you the ropes. The Learnership Programme trains and grows key players in today’s changing economic environment, and will equip you with the knowledge and training you need to make an impact in the African and Global economy.

We want to hear from you if...

• You have obtained your undergraduate with a GPA 65% & above or Master’s degree in any discipline, preferably degrees in BCom Accounting or Business Science degrees

• Acceptable to have a maximum of 1 year of work experience but not required

• You have strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills

• Attach your most updated CV, cover letter, full academic transcripts & ID when applying

Who we think will be a great fit...

• Extensive work experience is not a requirement, but dedication to learning and a true passion for the business are vital. As industries all over the globe continue to restructure and grow, we are hiring professionals who have a global perspective on the future of banking, and want to make an impact on the corporate level. We value diversity and so do you. We’ll also be looking for the following:

• Commitment to personal growth and career development, a strong desire to learn, and success in team environments

• Knowledge of the global or domestic business landscape (preferred, but not required)

• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills

• Analytical and quantitative skills

• Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry

• Unquestioned commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making

• Desire for exposure to working in a diverse, multicultural and global environment

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Job Family Group:

Management Development Programs

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Job Family:

Intern

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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