Internship Trainee

GP & CO; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

GP & CO is seeking an Internship Trainee for an on-site role in Petaling Jaya. You will support the audit and accounting team with working papers, reviews, and documentation under supervision.

The position offers practical exposure to accounting standards, basic tax/compliance support, and client engagement participation, with mentorship for career development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a diploma/bachelor in Accounting or related field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and basic auditing concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting/audit software is a plus.
• Good analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to document work clearly.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to work in a team and interact professionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare working papers for audits and accounting tasks.
• Assist in financial statement reviews.
• Support documentation and data entry tasks.
• Learn applying accounting standards and assist with basic tax/compliance work.
• Participate in client engagements under supervision and collaborate with team.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Deadline adherence

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software familiarity

Job description

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Internship Trainee role based in Petaling Jaya. The Internship Trainee will support the audit and accounting team with tasks such as preparing working papers, assisting in financial statement reviews, and helping with documentation and data entry.
The role includes learning to apply accounting standards, supporting basic tax and compliance work, and participating in client engagements under supervision. The trainee will collaborate with team members, attend internal trainings, and contribute to administrative tasks necessary for smooth engagement delivery. This position is designed to provide practical exposure, mentorship, and a foundation for a career in audit and accounting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and basic auditing concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office productivity tools; familiarity with accounting or audit software is an advantage.
• Good analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to organize and document work accurately.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and interact professionally with colleagues and clients.
• Willingness to learn, openness to feedback, and a proactive approach to handling assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work on-site in Petaling Jaya throughout the internship period; availability for standard office hours on a full-time basis.
• Interest in pursuing professional accounting qualifications or memberships in relevant professional bodies is a plus.