Finance Intern

SUMMARY:
My client seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Intern to join their Finance team for a 12-month contract. This internship offers practical experience supporting financial and administrative functions while gaining exposure to an international manufacturing environment.

POSITION INFO:

Position Overview:

This internship provides insight into the full finance function in a complex international business. The intern will:

• Work with experienced finance professionals and receive mentorship

• Learn core financial processes and systems, including ERP and procurement platforms

• Support preparation of management accounts and financial controls

• Assist with financial monitoring of projects and business units

• Gain exposure to data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI

Key Responsibilities:

1. Bookkeeping & Accounting Support

• Process and record accounts payable and receivable invoices

• Ensure accurate coding and documentation in accounting systems (e.g., SAP Business One, ARIBA)

• Reconcile transactions and follow up on outstanding items

• Assist with intercompany billing and documentation

• Maintain organized financial records (physical and digital)

2. Administrative & Operational Finance Tasks

• Perform document archiving and data entry

• Support day-to-day finance operations including petty cash and credit card reconciliations

• Manage routine finance logistics such as stationery, contract summaries, and exchange rate updates

3. Project & System Support

• Assist with financial administration of projects, including document control and purchase order reconciliation

• Support finance workflows in ERP platforms

4. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Contribute to financial tracking and updates (e.g., weekly turnover tracker)

• Assist with ad hoc reporting and basic financial analysis

• Support dashboard monitoring and data visualization under guidance

• Participate in project financial reviews and cost variance tracking

Qualifications & Experience:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn

• Good organizational, analytical, and communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office tools

• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, ARIBA) or Power BI is advantageous but not required