Intern, Finance

Ingredion Incorporated; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Kuala Lumpur invites a highly motivated university student to join our Finance internship program. This hybrid role offers hands-on experience across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics within a global ingredients company.

You will assist in preparing reports, perform variance analysis, reconcile accounts, and support audits while developing data skills and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Final year of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a related field.
• CGPA of at least 3.2.
• Ability to commit to at least 5 months of internship period.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial reports, statements, and presentations
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering and analyzing data
• Perform variance and trend analysis to assess financial performance
• Help reconcile accounts, including bank statements and ledgers
• Participate in internal audits and compliance reviews
• Conduct research on market trends, competitor performance, and financial regulations
• Maintain and update financial databases and spreadsheets

Skills

Finance

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Job description

About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: KL Eco City Workplace type: Hybrid

The Ingredion Finance Team is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic university student to join the organization for an internship. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with various Finance team members.

What you will do:

• Assist in preparing financial reports, statements, and presentations
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering and analyzing data
• Perform variance and trend analysis to assess financial performance
• Help reconcile accounts, including bank statements and ledgers
• Participate in internal audits and compliance reviews
• Conduct research on market trends, competitor performance, and financial regulations
• Maintain and update financial databases and spreadsheets

What you will bring:

• Final year of Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field with a minimum CGPA of at least 3.2
• Ability to commit to at least 5 months of internship period
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Who you are:

• Are well organized and have the ability to prioritize workloads.
• Are a creative problem solver and critical thinking.
• Attention to detail, meticulous and a proactive approach to identifying inefficiencies

By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey. Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws.

Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.