Accounting Intern

Responsibilities

• Review employee expense reports to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company expense policies and regulatory requirements; flag discrepancies and follow up with submitters to ensure timely resolution and proper documentation before approval.
• Process and validate vendor billings by matching invoices against contracts, verifying billing amounts and payment terms, and coordinating with relevant teams to confirm receipt of goods or services prior to payment processing.
• Maintain an organized physical and digital filing system for accounting documents including invoices, expense reports, payment vouchers, and supporting receipts, ensuring all records are retrievable in accordance with audit and retention requirements.
• Support the Accounting team with ad hoc tasks such as coordination with vendors regarding billing inquiries, and other administrative tasks as assigned by the Controller

Requirements

• Software: Microsoft Excel (intermediate level – formulas, filters, pivot tables), Microsoft Word, and familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Accountancy, Financial Management, or a related field; knowledge of basic accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• Expected results: accurate and fully documented expense reports processed within agreed turnaround times; 100% of vendor invoices matched and validated before payment; filing system maintained with zero misfiled documents.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; good organizational and time management skills; ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion; effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Desirable but not required: prior internship or part-time experience in bookkeeping or accounts payable; familiarity with Philippine BIR documentation requirements; basic understanding of financial controls and internal audit concepts.