Job Purpose
The Accounts Intern ensures accurate and timely processing of outgoing payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships and adhering to financial controls. This role mitigates risks by enforcing compliance with policies and audit assertions to uphold financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities
1. Vendor Relationship Management
- Act as the primary contact for vendor inquiries resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain positive vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments.
2. Expense Reporting & Reimbursements
- Review employee expense reports for policy compliance before reimbursement.
- Collaborate with HR and department leads to enhance reimbursement processes.
3. Categorization Reconciliation & MonthEnd Close Support
- Reconcile AP subledger with vendor balances and assist in monthend closing.
- Prepare AP accruals and support financial reporting.
- Classify financial transactions accurately under appropriate expense or income categories
Support monthly financial close activities by ensuring all entries are complete and correct
- Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy
4. Cash flow Planning
Conduct weekly cash flow planning to ensure timely vendor payments and follow up on outstanding customer receivables
5. Compliance & Controls
- Ensure adherence to financial policies and participate in audits.
- Conduct periodic AP audits and assist in fraud prevention initiatives.
- Audit Assertions: Authorization Completeness Occurrence
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree/ Professional Qualification in Accounting Finance or related field (preferred).
- 1 year of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Zoho Books SAP) and MS Excel.
- Strong attention to detail organizational and communication skills.
- Efficiency in monthend reconciliation and issue resolution.
Benefits