Finance Intern (AR)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Invoicing
- Generate and issue tax invoices, credit notes, and customer statements in a timely manner.
- Monitor outstanding balances, perform daily collection updates, and follow up with B2B/corporate clients on overdue payments.
- Process, match, and record incoming payments (PayNow, bank transfers, credit card settlements, cash) against AR records.
Reconciliation & Financial Data Entry
- Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and verify payment gateway/e-commerce settlements.
- Reconcile retail store collections against point-of-sale (POS) systems and daily sales reports.
- Help identify and resolve billing discrepancies, unapplied credits, or short payments.
Audit & Reporting Support
- Prepare basic AR aging reports and track collection metrics for weekly management updates.
- Maintain neat, audit-ready physical and digital financial documentation.
- Assist the finance team with month-end closing tasks and annual audit preparations.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma/Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Banking, or a related field.
Technical Skills: Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and Accounting Software/ERP systems (Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar is a plus).
Core Skills: Strong numerical accuracy, high attention to detail, and good verbal/written communication for professional client follow-ups.
Mindset: Proactive, trustworthy with confidential financial data, and eager to learn real-world accounting processes.