Intern, Financial Accounting

Principal Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 8,900 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Principal Financial Group in Malaysia is seeking an Intern in Finance to support the Financial Accounting & Analysis team in day-to-day accounting operations, month-end closing activities, financial reporting and compliance matters while gaining practical experience in a professional finance environment.

The role offers exposure to invoices, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analyses, and collaboration with internal teams; requires a bachelor’s student in related field and Excel

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end financial close activities and day-to-day accounting operations.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and management reporting materials.
• Support compliance activities, including external audit, tax reporting, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties and administrative tasks as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Principal, we invest in what matters. And building dedicated teams is where it all begins. We’re drawn to people who bring outstanding perspectives, passion, and expertise to help us advance the financial security and well-being of our customers. We also aim to transform our growing business and drive positive change in the communities where we live and work.

When we invest in you, and you invest in us, great things happen.

We are looking for an Intern in Malaysia who will support the Financial Accounting & Analysis team in day-to-day accounting operations, month-end closing activities, financial reporting and compliance matters while gaining practical experience in a professional finance environment.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in month-end financial close activities and day-to-day accounting operations, including preparation of invoices, journal entries, accounting documents, balance sheet schedules, and reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and management reporting materials.
• Support compliance activities, including external audit, tax reporting, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties and administrative tasks as required

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and attention to detail.
• Able to complete minimum of 6 months.

Who We Are

Principal Financial Group is a Fortune 500 global leader in financial services focused on insurance, retirement, and asset management. We have 18,000 employees and 51 million customers around the world with over $714B in assets under management.