Internship - Accounting/Finance

AIA Shared Services; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Shared Services in Cyberjaya is offering an internship in accounting and finance. You will assist in monthly financial reporting, billing, and data preparation to support compliance and governance. The internship requires an undergraduate in accounting/finance in penultimate or final year, English proficiency, and willingness to work in Cyberjaya/Putrajaya.

Familiarity with SAP/Ariba is a plus. Minimum 12 weeks of placement.

Qualifications

• Penultimate or final year accounting/finance student expected.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Mandarin/Cantonese proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly financial reports and billing workings.
• Support month-end closing activities and data preparation.
• Maintain contract repository and contractual document filing.
• Assist in Ariba/SAP related procurement and payment processes.
• Provide support for investment, fixed assets, and inter-company tasks as required.
• Document workflows and ensure governance and audit readiness.

Skills

Accounting/Finance student

English proficiency

Mandarin/Cantonese (advantage)

Education

Accounting/Finance student (penultimate/final year)

Tools

SAP

Ariba

SAP FAM

Ariba Network

ServiceNow (SNOW)

Job description

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

You will be responsible for performing general accounting activities to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of accounting records. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with accepted accounting standards, AIA Group reporting policy, and statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Finance: Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and billing workings, and support month-end closing activities Perform transaction analysis and support accounting tasks, including audit and tax data preparation Maintain contract repository and ensure proper filing of contractual documents
• Finance Operations: Support contract upload processes to Ariba from the risk management system Assist in purchase order issuance, invoice review, and manual invoice uploads Follow through the payment process, including goods receipt, invoice submission, and reconciliation Provide support for contract novation projects as required
• Finance Operations (Business Analysis): Support fund vehicle operations and reporting analysis, including day-to-day activities and monthly submissions Maintain comprehensive documentation of workflows, assumptions, and reporting methodologies to ensure governance and audit readiness Provide backup support during peak periods, handle ad-hoc requests, and ensure clear documentation of deliverables and timelines for continuity and timely completion
• Investment Accounting: Perform daily investment operations, including journal postings, corporate actions, and bank/custodian reconciliations Handle ad hoc investment transfers in SAP FAM with proper recording and reconciliation Support period-end processes by validating investment records and distributing reports to finance teams Track tasks end-to-end through completion, review, and proper documentation/filing
• Record to Report: Assist with inter-company tasks including generating debit notes (DN) in SAP, preparing monthly matching and aging reports, and investigating variances Support fixed asset activities such as additions/disposals and preparation of monthly asset listings Perform bank reconciliations by clearing open items and preparing reconciliation reports Assist in balance sheet reconciliations for selected accounts and support month-end closing through journal voucher preparation and posting
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) - Account Payable: Process invoices in Ariba/SAP from 3-way matching to payment, ensuring accurate and timely posting Handle staff claims by verifying supporting documents and entitlements for timely disbursement Support monthly analysis reporting and perform ad hoc duties as assigned to meet business needs
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) - Procurement Support Operations: Maintain vendor master data in SAP Ariba, handle VMDM enquiries, and liaise with FICO teams to ensure compliance with business requirements Support supplier enablement on Ariba Network, including supplier communication, data setup, and coordination with internal stakeholders and Ariba teams Assist with contract lifecycle management (CLM) activities and ensure proper documentation, while maintaining timely updates in ServiceNow (SNOW) ticketing system
• Group Treasury Operations: Assist in cashflow forecasting, liquidity reporting (LAR), and monitoring bank balances across entities Perform liquidity and variance analysis, ensuring data accuracy and validation while liaising with stakeholders Support treasury governance, documentation, and audit-related activities

Requirements

• Preferably an undergraduate in the penultimate or final year of an Accounting, Finance or related program.
• Must be proficient in both written and spoken English.
• Candidate with proficiency to converse in Mandarin / Cantonese would be an added advantage.
• Excel academically with minimum CGPA 3.00 or second class upper or equivalent.
• Minimum internship duration would be 12 weeks or above.
• Compulsory internship placements required by university.
• Willing to work in Cyberjaya/Putrajaya.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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“Better” starts with people who reimagine what is possible and turn ideas into meaningful action. At AIA, you will contribute in your own way, help shape outcomes that matter and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, teams, markets and levels. We will support you to broaden your perspective, strengthen your capabilities and grow your impact. Together, we challenge assumptions, learn from one another and find better ways forward. Bring your ambition, experience and ideas to AIA, and help shape what “better” looks like.

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