Finance Intern

Your Growth & Impact Build practical accounting experience by preparing real invoices and journal entries for active programmes. Expand technical fluency with accounting tools and Excel so you can confidently handle month-end tasks. Grow your professional network by working closely with programme leads and external vendors. Position yourself for a finance role after the internship by owning small projects and demonstrating reliable execution. Responsibilities Financial Operations - Process invoices and receipts, ensure accurate coding and timely filing for both accounts payable and receivable. - Support petty cash handling and record daily transactions to keep ledgers up to date. - Assist with payment runs and vendor follow-ups to maintain good supplier relationships. - Handle simple billing tasks for courses and training events under supervision. Reporting & Reconciliation - Reconcile bank statements and petty cash weekly to catch and correct discrepancies early. - Help prepare basic month-end summaries and trial balances for review by seniors. - Compile supporting documents for financial reports to ensure audits and reviews are smooth. - Prepare Excel schedules for receivables aging and expense tracking for programme managers. Process & Systems Support - Support the implementation and cleanup of accounting entries in cloud software such as Xero or QuickBooks. - Document simple finance procedures and update shared trackers so the team has clear reference points. - Assist in improving invoice approval flows and filing systems to save time for the finance team. - Work with colleagues to gather budget vs actual information for ongoing courses. Requirements Qualifications & Experience - Pursuing or recently completed a diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. - 0 years of formal work experience is expected; previous internship or student accounting projects are a plus. - Available for a minimum internship period as agreed with the hiring team and able to work during regular office hours. Hard Skills & Knowledge - Basic bookkeeping knowledge, including journal entries, ledgers, and trial balance preparation. - Comfortable with Microsoft Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF and simple pivot tables. - Familiarity or willingness to learn cloud accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks is required. - Ability to perform bank reconciliations and manage simple accounts payable and receivable tasks. Soft Skills & Qualities - Communicate clearly and politely with internal teams and external vendors when requesting documents or clarifications. - Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy when recording transactions and filing paperwork. - Show initiative to ask questions and improve processes while being open to guidance from seniors. - Maintain confidentiality and professional behaviour when handling financial records.