Finance Intern

Role Overview

This internship supports day-to-day Accounts Payable work, from logging supplier invoices and tracking approvals to helping prepare payment documentation and tax schedules. You’ll work with finance colleagues, the shared services team and suppliers under supervision, helping maintain accurate records and ensuring that exceptions are referred to the right person.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and record supplier invoices, monitor their progress, and follow up when information or approvals are missing.
• Enter invoice coding in the finance system for review and approval before posting.
• Help assemble payment-run documentation and maintain schedules for blocked and unblocked payments.
• Before urgent payment requests are raised, check that supporting documents and required approvals are in place.
• Track invoices sent to the GBS AP team, check posting progress, and flag items that remain unresolved.
• Maintain an up-to-date invoice tracker and remind requisitioners and approvers about outstanding actions.
• Prepare withholding tax schedules and assist with withholding VAT checks using approved templates; submit all work for review.
• Respond to routine supplier payment enquiries, provide proof of payment when requested, and refer complex or sensitive matters to the Accounts Payable Manager.
• Keep AP records organised, follow established procedures, and raise exceptions or possible control concerns promptly.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or current studies, in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and an interest in corporate finance and Accounts Payable operations.
• Working ability with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Familiarity with SAP or another enterprise system is helpful but not required.
• Careful, organised approach to handling records and following established processes.
• Clear communication and a collaborative attitude, including readiness to ask for guidance and escalate issues.
• Ability to manage assigned work and meet agreed timelines while working under supervision.

What We Offer / Why Join

The internship provides supervised, practical exposure to invoice processing, payment preparation, supplier queries, tax-related checks and audit documentation. You’ll collaborate with Accounts Payable, treasury, tax, payroll, GBS banking operations, internal requisitioners and approvers, and suppliers as directed, while building your knowledge through assigned tasks.