Intern

Panasonic Corporation of North America; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 89,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

Panasonic Corporation of North America in Tijuana offers an internship to gain hands-on experience in cost analysis, inventory valuation, financial reporting, budgeting, and manufacturing cost control. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost information and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes Excel-based reporting, standard costing, variance analysis, and ERP data management using SAP or Oracle.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Eligible to complete a professional internship.
• Solid Excel and data analysis skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Assist in preparing product cost information and standard costs.
• Support inventory valuation, cycle counts, and reconciliation.
• Prepare cost reports and financial analyses monthly.
• Analyze actual vs. standard costs and investigate variances.
• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain cost accounting databases and ERP data extraction.

Skills

Excel skills

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

GAAP knowledge

Numerical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Industrial Engineering

Active university student for internship

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Resumen

This position will provide hands‑on experience in cost analysis, inventory valuation, financial reporting, budgeting, and manufacturing cost control. The intern will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate cost information and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsabilidades

Mains Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing manufacturing costs, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

• Support the preparation and maintenance of product cost information.

• Assist in reviewing standard costs and actual manufacturing expenses.

• Support cost allocation and cost center reporting activities.

• Help identify cost discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.

• Assist in preparing monthly cost reports and financial analyses.

• Support the analysis of actual costs versus standard costs.

• Help identify and investigate material, labor, and overhead variances.

• Prepare Excel-based reports and maintain cost accounting databases.

• Support the development of cost performance indicators.

• Assist with inventory valuation and reconciliation activities.

• Support cycle counts and physical inventory processes.

• Analyze inventory discrepancies and assist with corrective actions.

• Monitor inventory adjustments, scrap, and obsolete materials.

• Collaborate with Warehouse, Purchasing, and Production teams to ensure accurate inventory information.

• Assist in preparing manufacturing cost budgets and forecasts.

• Support the analysis of actual expenses versus budget.

• Collect and organize financial information for cost projections.

• Assist in monitoring production‑related expenses.

• Support financial analysis for cost reduction initiatives.

• Support cost accounting activities using ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

• Assist in extracting, validating, and organizing financial data.

• Maintain accurate cost records and supporting documentation.

• Support data reconciliation between inventory and accounting reports.

• Assist in preparing financial information for month‑end closing activities.

• Participate in cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives.

• Support the standardization and improvement of cost accounting processes.

• Assist with documentation required for internal and external audits.

• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.

• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams on special projects.

Education Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Active university student eligible to complete a professional internship.

Technical Skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Basic knowledge of cost accounting principles.

• Understanding of manufacturing cost structures.

• Familiarity with standard costing and variance analysis.

• Basic knowledge of inventory accounting and financial reporting.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is a plus.

• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is preferred.

• Ability to analyze numerical data and prepare financial reports.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Problem‑solving and critical thinking.

• Organizational and time management skills.

• Effective communication and teamwork.

• Confidentiality and professional ethics.

• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Language Requirements

• Intermediate English proficiency, both written and spoken, preferred.

• Ability to understand financial and cost accounting terminology in English.