Intern - Assurance, Financial Accounting Advisory Services Core (Winter / Off-Cycle)

Intern – Assurance, Financial Accounting Advisory Services Core (Winter / Off-Cycle)

What if your curiosity could help build the world we all imagine?

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organisations in the industry. As part of our team, you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills and experience to give companies, investors and regulators confidence in the validity of financial statements and business-critical information or processes. Groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines) within Assurance include External Audit, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Financial Accounting Advisory Services and Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services.

You’ll assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You’ll be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function.

You will join our nearly 70,000 assurance professionals and experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Key Responsibilities

In your role as a FAAS intern, you will receive comprehensive training and guidance to develop your skills in providing finance transformation consultancy and accounting and finance advisory services covering one or more of the following areas:

Finance Applications, Processes and Analytics

• Support on enhancing and testing accounting processes and controls, including SOX controls
• Assist with internal controls remediation
• Participate in finance business process reviews to identify areas of improvement in clients’ finance applications and processes
• Support the development, configuration, and testing of third party finance applications for clients
• Conduct data analysis and provide recommendations to improve finance processes and systems
• Assist with project management activities for large scale finance transformation projects

Enhanced Corporate Reporting and Accounting

• Aid the team in providing accounting support/assistance for areas such as: Adoption of new standards, restructuring of entities, development of accounting and reporting policies, GAAP conversions

Transaction accounting, IPO and Capital Markets

• Accounting support/ assistance for due diligence transactions, such as preparation of carve out financial statements under the guidance of the team
• Support post-acquisition accounting activities, such as Day 1 & Day 2 transaction support, and consistency in accounting policies
• Assist with IPO readiness activities such as preparation of pro-forma financial statements, process and control gap assessment

Skills and Attributes for Success:

What we look for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You possess a consulting mindset. We’re looking for people who enjoy solving complex problems and working collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals. We’re looking for people who can navigate ambiguity, think critically, and communicate effectively to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Enthusiasm in drawing insights and trends from financial data, combining data analytics with accounting and financial reporting skills
• Strong interest in utilizing technology to drive process improvements in finance and accounting
• Good verbal and written communication
• Willingness to learn and understand financial systems and software
• Ability to learn and apply organizational and project management skills

What’s in it for you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Develop deep understanding of finance transformation and analytics, gaining hands-on experience with leading financial software solutions and tools.
• Gain exposure to various industries and collaborate with experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.
• Flexible work arrangements

Note:

• Applicants must be able to commit a minimum of 8 weeks full-time internship from December 2024 or a 3 - 6 months off cycle internship from Dec 24/Jan 25 onwards
• You are required to upload your latest resume and academic transcripts together with your online application.
• We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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