Finance Assistant

Landor is looking for a Finance Assistant - (6 Month Internship) to join our Milan studio. Could this be you? 

We are Landor.​

World-leading brand specialists.​

Consulting. Design. Experience.​
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Connecting business strategy to brand.​

Bringing every facet of brand to life.​

Creating brand-led experiences for talent & customers.​

​United in our drive to make a positive difference.​

Proudly part of WPP.​

We build brands, designed to transform.​

Our Landor Group also includes leaders in sonic branding amp, workspace & architectural design experts BDG, and award-winning motion specialists ManvsMachine.​

What you’ll do:

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a dynamic environment in Financial Team.  The intern will work closely with the Finance Director, and he/she will be involved in the following tasks:

• Monthly Reporting: Assist the Finance Manager in preparing and consolidating monthly financial reports. This may include data entry, reconciliation, and analysis of financial information.
• Travel Agency Reconciliation: Reconcile travel agency invoices with booking records and expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company travel policies.
• Expense Claim Verification: Review and verify employee expense claims, ensuring proper documentation, adherence to company policy, and accurate coding.
• Timesheet Management: Monitor and track the completion of timesheets by all office staff, following up with individuals as needed to ensure timely submission. Report any discrepancies or issues to HR and the Finance Manager.
• HR Collaboration: Liaise with the HR department regarding staff attendance and absence records, ensuring accurate information is reflected in payroll and other relevant systems.
• General Administrative task:  data entry, and other tasks as assigned.
• Special Projects: Contribute to special projects as assigned by the Finance Director, offering opportunities to develop skills in specific areas of finance.

What you’ll need:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

What We Offer:

• Valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic finance environment.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced finance professionals.
• Exposure to various aspects of financial operations.
• Development of key skills in financial reporting, analysis, and administration.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

We believe diversity brings creativity, which is at the heart of everything we do. We are actively engaging in creating an environment free of discrimination.  

Landor is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, colour, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or marital status. 

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