Accounting Intern

Responsibilities Document Control - Organise and maintain physical and electronic filing systems for invoices, receipts, delivery notes, and bank slips. - Label, index, and archive documents so files are easy to retrieve during audits and monthly reviews. - Ensure all source documents are date-stamped and matched to transaction records before routing to finance. Basic Accounting Tasks - Record basic transactions into accounting ledgers or entry-level software, including sales invoices and supplier bills. - Assist with accounts payable and receivable tasks, such as verifying amounts and preparing payment vouchers. - Support month-end activities by preparing simple schedules and handing over organised source documents to accountants. - Perform routine petty cash handling and reconcile small cash balances as required. Collaboration & Process Improvement - Coordinate with store teams to collect daily sales paperwork and reconcile differences promptly. - Report missing or unclear documentation and follow up to get corrected source files. - Suggest small improvements to filing or data entry steps to reduce errors and speed up reporting. Requirements Qualifications & Experience - Secondary school certificate or diploma in accounting, business, or related field preferred. - Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 6 months of office exposure are welcome. - No strict prior accounting experience required, but familiarity with basic bookkeeping principles is an advantage. Hard Skills & Knowledge - Basic bookkeeping and data entry skills, including accurate numerical input and simple reconciliations. - Comfortable using Microsoft Excel for lists, simple formulas, and sorting data. - Familiarity with common small business accounting software such as MYOB or QuickBooks is useful but not mandatory. - Good file management for both paper and electronic records, including basic scanning and PDF handling. Soft Skills & Qualities - Organised and detail oriented, with an eye for catching missing documents or amounts. - Clear communicator who can follow instructions and ask for clarification when needed. - Reliable and punctual, able to handle routine tasks with consistent accuracy. - Willingness to learn and take on constructive feedback to grow in the finance function.