Intern - Tax & Accounts Payable
McKinsey & Company · São Paulo, Brazil · 1d ago
InternshipOn-siteAccounting & Audit
Who you'll work with
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
What you'll do
You will be part of the Finance & Accounting team in Brazil, supporting both Tax and Accounts Payable functions while interacting with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
On the Accounts Payable side, you will assist with critical payment and treasury processes, supporting invoice reviews, payment execution, accounting entries, vendor documentation, and daily bank reconciliations. Your work will help ensure the accuracy of financial records, proper transaction processing, and the integrity of month-end and year-end closing activities.
Within the Tax function, you will provide support for a broad range of tax compliance activities, including the preparation, review, and organization of information required for monthly and annual tax filings. You will assist the team in delivering numerous regulatory obligations, helping ensure timely compliance with federal, state, and municipal tax requirements while mitigating risks associated with penalties and non-compliance.
You will contribute to tax calculations, tax reconciliations, and supporting documentation required for indirect and direct tax processes. You will also support responses to requests from external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities, gaining exposure to tax audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries involving matters with significant financial and compliance implications.
Additionally, you will support initiatives designed to strengthen tax governance and internal controls. This includes participation in projects related to Brazil's ongoing Tax Reform (IBS/CBS), helping the team assess process changes, maintain compliance readiness, and improve documentation and control frameworks in preparation for future legislative requirements.
You will also have opportunities to support reporting automation, process optimization initiatives, and data analysis projects using Excel and other financial systems, helping improve efficiency, control, and risk management across Finance and Tax operations.
You will be based in São Paulo as part of our Finance and Accounting team. This team is responsible for Accounting, Tax, Accounts Payables and Treasury areas in Brazil. This is a part time, 30-hours per week, internship.
Your background
- Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields, and graduation no earlier than December 2028
- Strong interest in Tax, Finance, Compliance, and Accounts Payable processes
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Interest in regulatory compliance, tax legislation, and process improvement
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Intermediate to advanced language skills in English, both written and verbal