Internship - Accounting/Finance
AIA Group · Cyberjaya, Malaysia · 4mo ago
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
You will be responsible for performing general accounting activities to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of accounting records. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with accepted accounting standards, AIA Group reporting policy, and statutory and regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities:
Internal Finance:
Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and billing workings, and support month-end closing activities
Perform transaction analysis and support accounting tasks, including audit and tax data preparation
Maintain contract repository and ensure proper filing of contractual documents
Finance Operations:
Support contract upload processes to Ariba from the risk management system
Assist in purchase order issuance, invoice review, and manual invoice uploads
Follow through the payment process, including goods receipt, invoice submission, and reconciliation
Provide support for contract novation projects as required
Finance Operations (Business Analysis):
Support fund vehicle operations and reporting analysis, including day-to-day activities and monthly submissions
Maintain comprehensive documentation of workflows, assumptions, and reporting methodologies to ensure governance and audit readiness
Provide backup support during peak periods, handle ad-hoc requests, and ensure clear documentation of deliverables and timelines for continuity and timely completion
Investment Accounting:
Perform daily investment operations, including journal postings, corporate actions, and bank/custodian reconciliations
Handle ad hoc investment transfers in SAP FAM with proper recording and reconciliation
Support period-end processes by validating investment records and distributing reports to finance teams
Track tasks end-to-end through completion, review, and proper documentation/filing
Record to Report:
Assist with inter-company tasks including generating debit notes (DN) in SAP, preparing monthly matching and aging reports, and investigating variances
Support fixed asset activities such as additions/disposals and preparation of monthly asset listings
Perform bank reconciliations by clearing open items and preparing reconciliation reports
Assist in balance sheet reconciliations for selected accounts and support month-end closing through journal voucher preparation and posting
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) - Account Payable:
Process invoices in Ariba/SAP from 3-way matching to payment, ensuring accurate and timely posting
Handle staff claims by verifying supporting documents and entitlements for timely disbursement
Support monthly analysis reporting and perform ad hoc duties as assigned to meet business needs
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) - Procurement Support Operations:
Maintain vendor master data in SAP Ariba, handle VMDM enquiries, and liaise with FICO teams to ensure compliance with business requirements
Support supplier enablement on Ariba Network, including supplier communication, data setup, and coordination with internal stakeholders and Ariba teams
Assist with contract lifecycle management (CLM) activities and ensure proper documentation, while maintaining timely updates in ServiceNow (SNOW) ticketing system
Group Treasury Operations:
Assist in cashflow forecasting, liquidity reporting (LAR), and monitoring bank balances across entities
Perform liquidity and variance analysis, ensuring data accuracy and validation while liaising with stakeholders
Support treasury governance, documentation, and audit-related activities
Note: There are several internship positions available across various departments. Your role will be assigned based on your interests and suitability.
Requirements:
Preferably an undergraduate in the penultimate or final year of an Accounting, Finance or related program.
Must be proficient in both written and spoken English
Candidate with proficiency to converse in Mandarin / Cantonese would be an added advantage
Excel academically with minimum CGPA 3.00 or second class upper or equivalent
Minimum internship duration would be 12 weeks or above
Compulsory internship placements required by university
Willing to work in Cyberjaya/Putrajaya
Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.
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