Intern - Finance

Novartis Farmacéutica; Selangor; On-site; MYR 8,928 - 13,392; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Farmacéutica is offering a Finance Intern position based in Selangor, Malaysia. This role involves managing master data within SAP, supporting global finance processes, and ensuring compliance with SOX certification.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Finance, with strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant degree.
• Exposure to finance processes and academic knowledge in accounting, reporting, tax, and forecasting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Process all master data changes requested within SAP.
• Support global and local projects to improve financial processes.
• Assist business users in navigating Master Data processes.
• Ensure consistent application of policies during data management.
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo.
• Escalate data issues and maintain data quality.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Finance Intern – responsible for managing and maintaining master data within SAP and other systems, supporting global finance processes, and ensuring data quality and compliance for SOX certification.

Responsibilities

• Process all master data changes requested within the system of record (e.g., SAP), ensuring creation and maintenance of Customer and Finance Master Data Entities, attributes, and hierarchies.
• Support global and local projects aimed at improving the Global Finance Master Data (GFMD) process.
• Assist business users and create guidelines to facilitate navigation of Master Data processes.
• Ensure that applicable policies, processes, and procedures are consistently applied throughout the master data management lifecycle.
• Challenge the status quo and provide fact‑based recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
• Escalate data issues (process or technical) and conduct data impact assessments to maintain data quality to agreed standards.
• Apply agreed Novartis control procedures and actively support delivery of SOX certification.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Exposure to finance processes and academic knowledge in areas such as accounting, reporting, tax, treasury, and forecasting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to analyze and improve data quality and processes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and teamwork abilities.
• Creative thinking, eagerness to learn new technologies and frameworks, and a proactive mindset to drive continuous improvement.

Language Requirements

Good written and spoken English.