Accounting Internship
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Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The Accounting Internship is a vital role within our finance team that provides hands-on experience and mentorship in the accounting field. This position is designed for undergraduate students or recent graduates pursuing a career in accounting or finance seeking to gain practical experience in a fast-paced environment. The intern will assist in various accounting tasks helping to ensure that the financial operations of the organization run smoothly and efficiently. Participants in this internship will gain valuable insights into financial reporting auditing tax preparation and bookkeeping processes contributing to both personal and professional development. Our internship program also emphasizes the importance of ethics in accounting practices providing interns with the foundational knowledge and skills to thrive in their future careers. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring accountants to enhance their technical skills while developing a strong understanding of real-world business financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements.
- Support daily accounting operations including bookkeeping tasks.
- Help in reconciling bank statements and ledger accounts.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports.
- Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis.
- Participate in internal audits and compliance checks.
- Provide support in the invoice processing and accounts payable functions.
- Contribute to tax preparation and filing processes.
- Help maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Participate in financial data entry and database management.
- Assist in the preparation of reports for management review.
- Collaborate with team members to improve accounting processes.
- Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge.
- Research and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
- Adhere to all company policies and accounting regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Ability to work well in teams and independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with financial reporting and analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.
- Experience with data entry and records management preferred.
- Availability for at least 10-12 weeks for the internship.
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Prior internship experience in finance or accounting is a plus.
- Knowledge of tax laws and compliance is advantageous.
- Positive attitude and proactive approach toward learning.
Required Skills:
written communicationcommitment to professional ethicsability to manage multiple taskstechnical proficiencybasic understanding of accounting principlesmathematical skillsadaptabilityverbal communicationproblem-solvingexcellent written communication skillsteam collaborationattention to detaildata entryaccounting principlesexcellent verbal communication skillsaccountingorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingrecords managementtime managementfamiliarity with financial reportingcommunication skillsknowledge of tax lawsaudit supportmyobproficiency in microsoft excelstrong analytical skillstax preparationauditinganalytical skillsfinancial reportingproficiency in accounting softwareaccounting softwarebookkeepingmicrosoft excel
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
