Sun King, the world’s leading off-grid solar energy company, is offering a dynamic Finance Intern position based in Johannesburg, South Africa. This internship provides an exceptional chance for recent graduates or individuals with up to one year of experience to gain valuable insights and hands-on experience in finance within a rapidly growing, high-impact solar energy sector.
About the Role
The Finance Intern at Sun King will be an integral part of the finance team, supporting various operational and financial tasks related to Inverter Sales, customer payments, and data tracking. Working closely with the sales team, finance department, and other internal stakeholders, the intern will help ensure smooth financial processes and accurate record-keeping.
This role suits someone who is highly organized, analytical, and eager to tackle operational challenges, contributing to the company’s mission of delivering affordable solar power solutions across Africa.
Key Responsibilities
The Finance Intern’s day-to-day activities will include:
- Payment Allocation:
Accurately allocating customer payments using the Kazi Plan system and responding to payment queries across different communication channels. - DebiCheck Onboarding:
Assisting in onboarding customers onto the DebiCheck payment collection platform, ensuring all necessary documentation and data are captured correctly. - Inverter Sales Tracker:
Maintaining and updating the inverter sales tracker while addressing customer and internal queries related to inverter sales. - Agent Incentives:
Processing weekly and monthly agent incentive payments, ensuring timely disbursement and accurate financial records. - Month-End Activities:
Supporting various month-end closing activities to facilitate smooth financial reporting. - Administrative Duties:
Helping with application and documentation processing and maintaining an organized filing system for ease of access and audit readiness.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Sun King is looking for candidates who are:
- Recent graduates or have up to 1 year of work experience.
- Collaborative and effective team players with excellent communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of solving problems independently.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Trustworthy in handling sensitive financial and customer data with confidentiality.
Why Work at Sun King?
Sun King offers more than just an internship—it’s a gateway to professional growth in a sector that combines technology, finance, and sustainability with social impact. Here’s what makes Sun King a unique employer:
- Professional Development:
Structured and tailored learning programs through the Sun Center for Leadership to help interns grow into better leaders and professionals. - Collaborative Culture:
Work within a diverse, open-minded, and enthusiastic team driven by innovation and social impact. - Multicultural Experience:
Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from various backgrounds and geographies, broadening cultural awareness and professional networks. - High-Impact Industry:
Be part of a mission-driven company providing affordable, clean solar energy to millions, directly improving lives and protecting the environment.
About Sun King
Sun King is a global leader in off-grid solar energy solutions, combining innovative product design, fintech, and field operations to bring energy access to 1.8 billion people worldwide who lack reliable grid electricity. With over 20 million homes connected to solar power across Africa and Asia, Sun King adds more than 200,000 new solar homes every month.
Sun King’s unique pay-as-you-go financing model allows low-income households and businesses to purchase solar equipment affordably. Customers make a small initial deposit, followed by manageable daily payments via mobile money or cash. This model helps families switch from harmful and expensive kerosene and diesel to clean, affordable solar power, saving billions of dollars cumulatively.
This Finance Internship at Sun King in Johannesburg offers a unique stepping stone for young professionals passionate about finance and sustainability. Interns will gain valuable experience handling critical financial operations in a high-growth, socially responsible company. The role provides a platform for career growth, skills development, and the chance to contribute to a mission that positively impacts millions of lives through clean energy.