Accounting Intern

The Accounting Intern provides administrative and document management support to the Finance and Accounting Department. The intern assists in organizing, filing, scanning, and maintaining accounting records and supporting documents to ensure proper documentation, accessibility, and compliance with company policies. 

Key Responsibilities:

Document Filing and Records Management 

• Organize and file accounting documents, including invoices, official receipts, payment vouchers, purchase orders, delivery receipts, and other supporting documents. 

• Maintain physical and electronic filing systems in an orderly and systematic manner. 

• Label, sort, and archive accounting records according to established filing procedures. 

• Retrieve documents upon request from accounting staff and management. 

• Ensure the completeness and proper arrangement of accounting files. 

Document Processing Support 

• Scan, photocopy, print, and upload accounting documents to designated systems and folders. 

• Assist in compiling supporting documents for audits, tax compliance, and financial reporting. 

• Check documents for completeness before filing. 

• Assist in maintaining document tracking logs and records. 

Administrative Support 

• Assist in preparing and organizing accounting folders and reports. 

• Perform data encoding and basic clerical tasks as assigned. 

• Support the Finance and Accounting team in day-to-day administrative activities. 

• Perform other duties related to document management and records administration as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Financial Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• Basic knowledge of office procedures and document handling. 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. 

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to maintain confidentiality. 

• Willing to learn and perform administrative and clerical tasks. 

Competencies 

• Attention to detail 

• Organization and recordkeeping 

• Time management 

• Reliability 

• Confidentiality 

• Teamwork 

Learning Objectives 

The intern will gain practical experience in: 

• Accounting document management 

• Records retention and filing systems 

• Administrative support functions 

• Internal control and documentation procedures 

• Professional workplace practices