Accounting and Finance Intern

The Opportunity

Padang & Co operates at the forefront of corporate and startup innovation. We are on the lookout for future change-makers who believe they have what it takes to drive the open innovation agenda across Singapore and in the region. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growing team that works with startups and corporates every day to design and manage world-class programmes.

What You Will Learn

1. Get a unique insight into the startup ecosystems across the region and access to exclusive events.
2. Get training, mentoring and feedback from the beginning of your internship.
3. Quickly build and grow skill-sets and experience in relation to finance practices applicable to both startups and corporates.
4. On completion of your internship, you would expect to have a best of class understanding of the startup ecosystems across Southeast Asia.

The Role

We're looking for a skilled accounting intern who will work with our financial records and make sure they're up to date. The records the intern maintains might include expenditures, receipts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and profit and loss. You will also be required to work with senior personnel on various projects and assist any and all departments as the need may arise.

Responsibilities

1. Work with Xero to manage day-to-day accounts receivable and accounts payable.
2. Receive and record cash, checks, and vouchers; reconcile bank account statements.
3. Handle payroll, make purchases, prepare invoices and keep track of overdue accounts.
4. Produce reports reflecting profit and loss statements, financial statements and balance sheets.
5. Keep management informed and up to date through presentations and reports.
6. Remain vigilant against fraud and inaccuracy by checking over figures and reports frequently.

Requirements

1. Some experience as an accounting/bookkeeping clerk.
2. Diploma/Nitec/Higher Nitec/LCCI is mandatory; accounting coursework from an accredited institution preferred. Candidates without certificates but with work experience are also welcome to apply.
3. Skilled in using MS Office, Google Suite and popular accounting software.
4. Possesses an eye for attention to detail.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Integrity; a position that requires one to maintain an entire organisation's financial records requires one's moral character to be of the highest fibre.
7. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures, best practices and terminology.
8. "Can do" attitude and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

All applications are welcome.