Intern, Finance (GL)
ABOUT US
As Southeast Asia's #1 integrated logistics provider, Teleport is all about making logistics fast, affordable and reliable. Our mission? To move things across Southeast Asia better than anyone else. We're focused on making next-day delivery a reality for all.
#TeamTeleport is guided by our values: Move with urgency - because time is crucial; Aim to pioneer - constantly innovating to stay ahead; Do it with intent - delivering with purpose and precision; and Keep it real - maintaining authenticity and transparency in all we do.
Learn more about Teleport here: https://www.teleport.it/
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Record to Report (R2R) Operations team as a Finance Intern. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close activities, while collaborating with various functions within Finance Operations and Accounting Reporting (FOAR) - including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and Treasury. You will support the end-to-end financial close and reconciliation process, gain exposure to ERP systems and banking platforms, and contribute to internal control, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
A DAY IN LIFE
As a start-up, you can expect your days to be pretty varied. Multitasking is normal, and sometimes, your skills or natural talents will be leveraged to support other business priorities. That said, the bulk of your working hours should involve you having to:
- Assist in the preparation of monthly journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications.
- Support month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate posting of transactions to the general ledger.
- Perform balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Assist in bank reconciliation activities by validating cash balances and ensuring consistency between bank statements, GL, and C2R records.
- Collaborate with AR, AP, and Treasury teams to validate cash movements, settlements, and intercompany transactions.
- Support the review and analysis of trial balance variances and prepare supporting schedules for management and audit purposes.
- Assist in intercompany reconciliation and settlement tracking across multiple legal entities.
- Help maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers and support depreciation postings.
- Prepare and update reporting templates, trackers, and dashboards to monitor month-end progress.
- Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all R2R activities.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and assist in updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Participate in finance system testing, enhancements, or automation efforts related to the R2R process.
LEARNING OUTCOME
- Gain end-to-end exposure to the Record to Report (R2R) cycle in a corporate finance setting.
- Learn how bank reconciliations and cash validation feed into accurate general ledger and financial reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with AR, AP, and Treasury teams.
- Develop technical proficiency in ERP systems and banking platforms.
- Strengthen analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Understand the fundamentals of financial close, reconciliation governance, and internal controls.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Possesses good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Highly motivated, eager to learn, and able to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Displays a positive attitude, professional character, and integrity when handling sensitive financial data.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and prior exposure to reconciliation or financial close processes is a plus.