Intern - Finance

Opportunity

A great opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals in Maersk Training, Chennai.

We offer

As a part of a global conglomerate, the candidate will have an opportunity to perform in a challenging work environment, gain exposure and a chance to work in a good working atmosphere.

Key responsibilities

This role plays a key part of the delivery of accounting services in the business. The person will be responsible for arrange of activities(monthly/quarterly/annually) related to accounting and reporting in a fast-paced environment which includes execution of purchase invoices, sales invoices, period end accounting entries, running month-end routines, making necessary GL adjustments, closing and finalization of trial balance and performing post closure activities including account reconciliation etc.

Accounts Payables:
• Accurate processing, coding and matching of invoices and T&E claims in accordance with APMM policies
• Liaising with global suppliers and internal business contacts to resolve invoicing and expense claim queries in a professional manner, on a timely basis
• Ensure appropriate invoice and expense claim approvals and timely payments including clearing of relevant invoices
• Supplier reconciliations and analysis of aged creditors report with at most importance to clear the debit balance in the vendor accounts
• Handling all emails related to invoices and any other associated duties including scanning of invoices into Business central

Accounts Receivables:
• Ensure high-quality invoicing and collection procedures that comply with APMM policies
• Responsible for daily review of bank receipts and appropriate cash application treatment towards clearing relevant sales invoices
• Review aged debtors report and take necessary actions for timely collection and ensure that no over dues from our customers
• Strong communication channels with all internal stakeholders and customers

General Ledger and Reporting:
• Process monthly journal entries
• Execute period end accounting activities in Business central
• Finalize trial balance
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and execute necessary GL adjustments (if necessary)
• Prepare schedules for statutory, internal audits and interacting with auditors
• Focus on ensuring 100% compliance to internal controls
• Contribute to process excellence by identifying improvement opportunities to make the process leaner and more effective

We are looking for

The ideal candidate would possess the following characteristics:
• Bachelors / master's in finance with 0- 1 years of experience.
• Advanced excel skills
• Prior experience in MS Dynamics Business Central (preferable but not mandatory)
• High attention to detail and strong focus on quality
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and meeting shorter deadlines
• Ability to handle the role independently

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.