Finance Intern

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Finance Intern to support the Controllership and Group Finance teams in audit coordination and a range of finance and accounting activities. The intern will gain practical exposure to financial reporting, accounting processes, audit requirements and finance improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of internal and external audits, including tracking audit requests, maintaining the audit status list and following up on outstanding items.
• Assist in preparing and organising audit schedules, supporting documents, confirmations and data requested by auditors.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accounting schedules, journal support and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the preparation, review and consolidation of financial and management reports.
• Assist in collecting and validating financial information submitted by business units and entities.
• Perform data extraction, validation and analysis using Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and follow up on differences with relevant stakeholders.
• Support account analysis, variance analysis and investigation of unusual balances or transactions.
• Assist in documenting finance processes, internal controls and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain finance trackers, working files and documentation in an accurate and organised manner.
• Support finance process improvement, automation and other ad hoc projects.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial statements and double-entry accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to use common Excel functions such as lookups, pivot tables and basic formulas, or willing to learn them quickly.
• Strong attention to detail with good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Responsible, proactive and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines and handle confidential financial information appropriately.
• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior internship experience or exposure to audit, accounting, SAP, Power BI or data analytics tools would be an advantage but is not required.