Total 3 Internship level Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in Central

Accounting Intern (12 month internship)
A prominent European mid-market value investment firm with a robust legacy in the DACH and Nordic regions, is currently seeking an Accounting Intern. Operating with offices in all over Europe and in China our client stands out for its sector specialisation and a diverse team of over 350 professionals.

This is a 12 month internship, Salary between £25k - £30k, Graduate opportunity with an ASAP start date.

People First
Success here is propelled by highly diverse, solutions-oriented teams committed to excellence. We seek individuals who are entrepreneurial, independent thinkers, and embrace change. We value moral courage and trust our colleagues to make informed, calculated decisions, regardless of rank. Our client prioritises physical and mental well-being, providing benefits to support a healthy lifestyle for sustained personal and professional success.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an ambitious and high-energy individual who thrives in collaborative environments. The ideal candidate values continuous improvement, possesses exceptional interpersonal communication skills, and approaches tasks with methodical precision. Integrity, dedication, and a proactive attitude define this candidate, who embraces the qualities of a dedicated team player.

What’s In It for You?

- Acquire expertise in the Private Equity Sector, contributing to advancing operational excellence.
- Gain first-hand understanding of internal finance operations within a rapidly evolving landscape.
- Engage in real responsibilities, collaborating with professionals across all organizational tiers.
- Cultivate confidence in navigating senior leadership expectations effectively.

The Role

As an Accounting Intern, you will work in our London office for a 12-month period, representing our esteemed client. This dynamic role includes responsibilities such as detailed cost analysis, book keeping, invoice generation, ledger balance checking, and project support on efficiency. Successful candidates may have opportunities to explore other departments within the firm.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Perform detailed analysis for control of deal costs and recharge to appropriate third parties.
- Raise disbursement invoices.
- Process employee travel and entertainment expenditure reports.
- Assist with ledger balances and other monthly and yearly accounts.
- Support Management Reporting function.
- Contribute to improvement projects.

Here are the skills you'll need:

- Demonstrated background in generating fee and disbursement invoices.
- Proficiency in computer operations, especially Excel and Outlook.
- Mastery of financial reporting tools and general ledger systems.
- Strong comprehension of double-entry principles.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

In addition to compensation, pension, and healthcare cover, our client offers a wellbeing allowance of £80 per month for exercise membership, equipment, relaxation training, and nutrition consultations. They also provide a holiday allowance of 30 days per calendar year.

Work Permissions

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Joining our esteemed client as an Accounting Intern provides an ideal opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, develop key skills in the finance industry, and explore potential growth within the firm. We are proud to represent such a distinguished company and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply, even if your past experience doesn't perfectly align. We are looking for individuals who will flourish in this environment.

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

WE ARE LOOKING FOR....
University students who are curious about insurance industry, open-minded to accept new challenges, able to learn and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

Internship Period: 11 June 2024 to 16 August 2024

The purpose of our 10-weeks programme is to provide students, who are passionate in Insurance industry, the opportunity to understand our business through hands-on work experience, projects and programme activities.

What you will learn and develop:

Depending on the suitable development opportunities in Group Internal Audit:

In the Information Technology Audit / Corporate Audit team, you may be involved in:

• Various stages of audit engagements, where appropriate, including audit planning and fieldwork, progress reporting, tracking of management actions and other administrative tasks.
• Supporting the team in meeting GIA’s Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Review requirements.

In the Professional and Technical Services team, you may be involved in:

• Administration of audit software and other tools and templates adopted widely in GIA.
• Data generation, analysis, and visualisation.
• Preparation of reporting materials to Board Audit Committee and senior management.

In the Data Analytics team, you may be involved in:

• Supporting execution of analytics within GIA.
• Assisting the development data analytical tools/models to suit the overall internal auditing framework, approach and methodology.

You may also be involved in other areas in Group Internal Audit such as staff engagement event coordination and other ad hoc assignments. The opportunity will equip the candidates with better understanding in the internal audit function of a large world leading insurance organisation.

What you will need:

• Students from all background and field of study who are in your penultimate year of study
• Excellent teammate and curious learner
• Ability to multi-task, quick to adapt and able to work in fast paced work environment
• Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese
• Strong digital literacy required, proficient in Microsoft Office

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview in March / April 2024

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

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

It starts with YES!

At Optus, we have an ambitious goal to be Australia’s most loved everyday brand.

Your day in the life of a Internal Auditor at Optus

This is a role within the Sydney-based Internal Audit (“IA”) group, which is focused on Risk based technology audits and reviews at Singtel’s Australian operations, comprising Optus, NCS, its subsidiaries, associates and other Singtel Group entities.

The ‘Internal Audit Manager – RA’ role is responsible for completing audits of processes, systems, projects relevant to the various revenue streams to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls. The Audit Manager supports the planning, execution, and reporting of audits, including liaison with senior management of Optus and Singtel on audit results.

IA’s primary goal is providing assurance to management on the operation of controls and the business’ management of risk by completing audits and reviews using a risk-based methodology. The areas to be audited are determined by the preparation of an Audit Plan and from ad hoc requests from the Singtel Audit Committee, Optus Advisory Committee or Senior Management in Optus and Singtel.

Your skills to pay the bills
• Degree qualified in Business, Finance, IT or Accounting;
• Experience with Telco network infrastructure and supporting systems and demonstrative understanding of expected risks and controls (ideal);
• Proven audit experience, preferably in Big 4 accounting firms or Internal Audit department of a large corporate or MNC;
• Experience in digital/ tech industry is a plus;
• Experience of process analysis and control assessment to identify weaknesses and improvement areas including an understanding of system infrastructure and information/data flows;
• Risk awareness, with understanding of business processes and controls;
• Understanding of data analytics concepts. Experience performing data analysis a plus; &
• Experience in using Audit Management System and familiarity with Continuous Auditing and Agile methodology a plus.

Perks we love at Optus
• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Discounts to Optus products and services, and to over 400 retailers Australia-wide
• Training, mentoring and development opportunities (ask us about OptusU!)
• Up to five days of Volunteer Leave per year
• A “connected” day for you to use to connect to something you are passionate about
• Hybrid ways of working
• Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
• Sydney Campus; 20mins from CBD, 12mins from Epping via Optus bus

Keen to see what it’s really like to work at Optus? Search #OptusLife on LinkedIn to go behind the scenes!

At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity.