Internship: Group Operations & Technology, Financial Control & Financial Management – Financial Processing [January - May 2027]

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits

Professional development opportunities

Community initiatives

Job summary

OCBC Bank is seeking an Financial Control & Financial Management Intern to support invoice processing, verification, and reporting within the Operations & Technology division. You will work with stakeholders across procurement, Operations, and Technology, gaining hands-on experience in financial controls and process improvement.

You will be exposed to accounting processes, reconciliation, and the application of internal controls in a dynamic banking environment, while developing communication

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: support the accurate and timely processing of invoices in accordance with financial policies and procedures.
• Financial Verification: review invoices and supporting documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal guidelines.
• System Administration: assist with posting invoices and maintaining records within Oracle Cloud.
• Reconciliation & Reporting: support account reconciliations, generate reports, and investigate discrepancies when required.
• Stakeholder Coordination: liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors to address invoice-related queries and facilitate issue resolution.
• Process Improvement: contribute to initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and strengthen financial controls.
• Ad-hoc Tasks: provide support on other financial management and control activities as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

WHO WE ARE: As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join Play a key role in supporting the financial operations that enable OCBC's technology transformation journey. As an Financial Control & Financial Management Intern, you'll be part of a team that ensures the accurate and efficient management of financial processes across the Operations & Technology division. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in accounting, financial controls, stakeholder management, and process improvement, while contributing to the integrity and effectiveness of the bank's financial operations.

How You Succeed To excel in this role, you'll need to be a quick learner, able to manage multiple priorities, and have a strong attention to detail. You'll work closely with team members and stakeholders across procurement, Operations, and Technology functions to ensure invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner. Your ability to communicate effectively, stay organised, and apply sound accounting principles will be crucial in supporting day‑to‑day financial operations and maintaining financial integrity.

What You Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Invoice Processing: support the accurate and timely processing of invoices in accordance with financial policies and procedures.
• Financial Verification: review invoices and supporting documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal guidelines.
• System Administration: assist with posting invoices and maintaining records within Oracle Cloud.
• Reconciliation & Reporting: support account reconciliations, generate reports, and investigate discrepancies when required.
• Stakeholder Coordination: liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors to address invoice‑related queries and facilitate issue resolution.
• Process Improvement: contribute to initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and strengthen financial controls.
• Ad‑hoc Tasks: provide support on other financial management and control activities as assigned.

Who You Work With

Financial Control & Financial Management plays an important role in supporting the financial governance and operational effectiveness of the Group Operations & Technology division. The team works closely with stakeholders across the bank to ensure sound financial management practices, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with established policies and controls. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting the bank's broader transformation and business objectives.

Who You Are

Open to learning and feedback. Strong sense of curiosity and attention to detail. Organised and objective-driven. Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes. Able to work independently while managing multiple priorities effectively. Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.

Learning Objectives

• Exposure to accounting processes and financial management practices within a leading financial institution.
• Hands‑on experience in invoice processing, financial verification, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Opportunities to develop strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial and accounting activities.
• Experience applying accounting policies, guidelines, and internal controls in a business environment.
• Exposure to stakeholder management through interactions with internal partners and external vendors.
• Development of communication, project management, and problem‑solving skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry‑leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly‑owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open‑architecture product platform to source for the best‑in‑class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.