Role & responsibilities

Accounting Support

- Assist in day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, invoice processing, and account reconciliations.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Verify financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
- Assist in accounts payable and accounts receivable tracking.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Financial Reporting
- Generate and maintain regular financial reports, dashboards, and management information reports (MIS).
- Compile financial data from multiple sources and prepare reports for management review.
- Analyze variances between actual and budgeted numbers and highlight key observations.
- Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports.
- Maintain reporting templates and improve reporting efficiency wherever possible.

Forecasting & Analysis
- Assist in preparing financial forecasts, budgets, and business projections.
- Collect, organize, and analyze historical financial data to support forecasting models.
- Support scenario analysis and trend analysis for business planning.
- Monitor key financial metrics and identify risks or opportunities impacting business performance.
- Assist senior team members in financial planning and forecasting exercises.

Data Management & Process Improvement
- Maintain financial databases and ensure data accuracy.




- Support automation and process improvement initiatives within the finance function.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and presentations as required.

Qualifications
- Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

- Finance

- Accounting

- Commerce

- Business Administration

- Economics or related field

Skills & Competencies
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Good knowledge of financial statements and reporting concepts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, charts).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting tools is a plus.

Learning Opportunities
- Exposure to real-world accounting and financial reporting processes.
- Hands-on experience with budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Opportunity to work with finance professionals and business stakeholders.
- Development of analytical, reporting, and financial planning skills.

📌 Finance Intern - 6 Months (Bengaluru)
🏢 Kerry Ingredients
📍 Bengaluru