Internship - 6-month, part-time internship (3-4 days per week)

Job title Internship - 6-month, part-time internship (3-4 days per week)

Location Singapore

About Federated Hermes;

Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with $845.7 billion in assets under management, as of August 1st, 2025. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset, and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide.

Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks, and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has more than 2,000 employees in London, New York and offices worldwide. For more information, visit FederatedHermes.com

Main Function of the role:

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Finance Intern from NUS or NTU to join our team for a 6-month, part-time internship (23 days per week). This role is ideal for students in their penultimate or final year of a finance or accounting degree. The core focus of the internship is to support the review and monitoring of AP invoice processing quality, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal standards. Interns will also gain exposure to broader AP support, journal prep, SOX compliance, and project work. Outstanding interns may be considered for progression into a graduate Associate, Finance role.

Key task and responsibilities:

Invoice Processing Review & Quality Control Support

Assist in reviewing processed invoices for accuracy in coding, tax, and approval flow.

Document and report exceptions or quality issues to the team for resolution.

Help track recurring errors and support process improvements or training material updates.

Accounts Payable Operations Support

Provide assistance with invoice entry and data validation where needed.

Support weekly payment runs and help manage urgent/off-cycle payment requests.

Assist with supplier account reconciliations and vendor maintenance tasks.

Contribute to KPI reporting on invoice volumes, turnaround times, and error rates.

Compliance & Controls

Support documentation of internal processes and participate in basic SOX compliance activities.

Assist with audit preparation and file maintenance.

Journal Entry & Month-End Assistance

Help prepare documentation for journal entries and assist with account reconciliations.

Contribute to basic reporting or analysis tasks during the month-end close.

Finance Projects

Participate in finance improvement initiatives or systems-related projects as needed.

Assist with documentation, testing, or coordination tasks.

Minimum knowledge & experience required:

Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline in NUS (National University of Singapore) and NTU (Nanyang Technological University)

Excellent attention to detail and an analytical mindset.

Strong communication and organisation skills.

Comfortable working part-time (3-4 days/week) for a 6-month period during your studies.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems is advantageous.

Candidate Profile:

Must be proficient on Excel and Word

Numerate

Deadline-focused and reliable

Accurate with high attention to detail

Able to work calmly and accurately under pressure

Able to work effectively in a team environment

Able to quickly assimilate new information/requirements

Organised and methodical in approach to work, with the ability to prioritise effectively

Sound communication skills (written and oral) with the confidence to deal with the investment team and suppliers

Good interpersonal skills

Diversity, Inclusion and Flexible Working

We believe in genuine opportunity, fairness, and respect for all applicants and aim to ensure that no current or prospective employee is subject to discrimination or treated less favourably on the basis of their disability, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sex, or sexual orientation, or disability.

We understand that applicants may have different needs and expectations related to their working arrangements and are committed to a discussion on flexible working. Please raise these with your Recruitment contact to discuss what type of arrangements can work for you and the role for which you are applying.

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, and we particularly encourage applications from qualified candidates who identify as women and/or are from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services sector.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and participate in the Offer of Interview scheme, intended to actively encourage applications from people with a disability or long-term condition and offer an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria set out within this job description. You will need to let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme by contacting Jessica Sheehan at [Confidential Information] or +44 207 702 0888. You do not need to share details of your disability or long-term condition.

If you would benefit from alternative methods of applying or for workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please also let us know by contacting Jessica Sheehan at [HIDDEN TEXT] or +44 207 702 0888 to discuss the support you need.