Intern, Finance

AirAsia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

AirAsia Berhad is seeking a Finance Intern to support the finance team during the crucial year-end closing period. You will assist in reconciliations, audits, and financial reporting, ensuring records are accurate for the fiscal year-end.

The role involves account reconciliations, audit support, journal entries, data verification, and preparation of year-end statements, all while maintaining compliance with policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and familiarity with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts including bank statements and ledgers.
• Assist in audit preparation and documentation.
• Prepare and post adjusting journal entries for year-end closing.
• Verify financial data and ensure accurate recording of transactions.
• Assist in drafting year-end financial statements and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description Job Summary: We are looking for a diligent and motivated Finance Intern to support our finance team during the crucial year-end closing period. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial closing procedures, including reconciliations, audits, and financial reporting. The Finance Intern will assist in ensuring that all financial records are accurate and complete for the fiscal year-end.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling accounts, including bank statements, ledgers, and subsidiary accounts, to ensure all financial records are accurate.
• Audit Preparation: Support the preparation of documents and schedules required for internal and external audits.
• Journal Entries: Help in preparing and entering adjusting journal entries related to year-end closing.
• Data Verification: Review and verify the accuracy of financial data, ensuring all transactions are recorded properly.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements and reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Accruals and Provisions: Assist in calculating and recording accruals, provisions, and other year-end adjustments.
• Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Documentation: Organize and maintain financial records and documentation related to the year-end closing process.
• Ad Hoc Support: Provide additional support on various year-end tasks and projects as needed by the finance team.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and familiarity with accounting software. Basic understanding of accounting principles and year-end closing processes. Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience: Previous experience or coursework in accounting, finance, or audit support is beneficial but not required.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain practical experience in year-end closing procedures and financial reporting.
• Develop a deeper understanding of accounting practices, reconciliations, and audit preparation.
• Learn how to manage and verify financial data in a professional setting.
• Enhance your ability to work collaboratively under deadlines in a finance team.

AirAsia Berhad

Asia's leading airline was established with the dream of making flying possible for everyone. Since 2001, AirAsia has swiftly broken travel norms around the globe and has risen to become the world’s best. Driven by the Dare to Dream spirit, we pride ourselves in being the region’s largest low-cost carrier, serving 24 countries and over 130 destinations. We're not confined by walls, except when we need to answer the call of nature, so all departments mingle every day. As we embrace new technology to become a digital airline, services like BIG Duty Free, BIG Pay, BIG Loyalty, Touristly, ROKKI and Xcite Inflight Entertainment will be an exciting evolution, placing us ahead of the game. AirAsia is set to take low-cost flying to an all new high with our belief, "Now Everyone Can Fly".