Finance Intern / Accounting Assistant

Role Description The Finance Intern / Accounting Assistant provides essential support to finance and accounting teams by assisting with financial reporting, data entry, reconciliations, and administrative tasks that contribute to accurate and efficient financial operations. This role offers hands-on exposure to core financial processes, helping ensure that records, documentation, and transactions are maintained in alignment with organizational policies and accounting standards. Working closely with accountants, analysts, and finance managers, the Finance Intern / Accounting Assistant contributes to the timely preparation of financial statements, audits, and internal reports.Core responsibilities include assisting with accounts payable and receivable processing, updating ledgers, maintaining spreadsheets, and verifying financial data for completeness and accuracy. The role may involve preparing journal entries, performing bank or account reconciliations, and supporting month-end or quarter-end close activities. Additional duties include helping organize financial documents, supporting invoice tracking, conducting simple variance analysis, and assisting with budget or forecast preparation as needed.The Finance Intern / Accounting Assistant may also support administrative tasks such as organizing records, preparing reports, compiling data for presentations, and responding to internal inquiries. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical, as financial data must be managed carefully to support compliance and decision-making. The position provides opportunities to learn accounting systems, work with finance software, and gain practical experience in a structured financial environment.Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a willingness to learn. The Finance Intern / Accounting Assistant must demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and an eagerness to develop foundational skills in accounting, financial analysis, and operational finance. This position serves as a launching point for future roles in accounting, financial planning and analysis, auditing, or corporate finance.Qualifications • Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills. • Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and bookkeeping. • Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial data tools. • High attention to detail when handling financial records and documentation. • Ability to assist with reconciliations, data entry, and basic reporting tasks. • Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal teams. • Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and consistency. • Professionalism, discretion, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality. • Willingness to learn finance systems, accounting software, and internal processes. • Proactive attitude, reliability, and interest in developing a career in finance or accounting.