Intern, Accounting
Description
Job Description
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Bookkeeping: Assist with month-end / year-end closing (Record daily transactions, perform bank and intercompany reconciliations, maintain AP/AR records, and file supporting documentation), variance analysis, audit preparation, and other ad hoc finance tasks
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Year-end audit: Assist in preparing supporting schedules (fixed assets, accruals/prepayments), and draft statutory financial statements in line with SFRS(I) requirements
Learning Outcomes & Objectives
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Hands-on exposure to bookkeeping and the full record-to-report process
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Understanding of financial statement preparation and basic SFRS(I) concepts
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Familiarity with reconciliation processes (bank, intercompany) and month-end/year-end closing
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Exposure to finance systems/ERP and Excel-based reporting tools
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Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data handling
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Time management and ability to meet reporting deadlines
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Communication skills through liaising with finance team members and stakeholders
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Organisational skills in maintaining documentation and audit trails
Prerequisites / Skills Required
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Basic understanding of accounting principles (double-entry bookkeeping, debits/credits)
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. formulas, pivot tables)
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Meticulous, organised, and comfortable working with numbers and large data sets
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Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
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Good written and verbal communication skills
Education
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Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy / Finance, Business (with Accounting specialisation), or a related discipline
Additional Information / Requirements
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Student Status: Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) in Singapore .
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Credit-Bearing & Graduation Requirement : The internship must be a compulsory, credit-bearing component of your academic program required for graduation.
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Duration & Availability : Able to commit to a full-time internship for a minimum period of 16 consecutive weeks.