Intern Finance

Job Description – Finance Intern

Position Title: Finance Intern

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Finance Manager / Accounts Head

Location: As per project / Head Office

Internship Duration: 3–6 Months (extendable based on performance)

Role Summary

The Finance Intern will support the Finance and Accounts team in day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and documentation activities. This role provides hands-on exposure to corporate finance operations, statutory compliance, and internal controls within an engineering/project-based organization.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Assist in recording day-to-day financial transactions in accounting systems (Tally / ERP / Excel).

Support preparation and verification of vouchers, journal entries, and ledger postings.

Assist in bank entries, cash book maintenance, and reconciliation activities.

Banking & Reconciliation

Support bank reconciliation statements (BRS).

Track incoming and outgoing payments.

Assist in maintaining bank-related documentation.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Assist in processing vendor invoices and ensuring timely payments.

Support tracking of outstanding receivables and follow-up with internal teams.

Help in maintaining vendor and customer account records.

Statutory Compliance Support

Assist in preparation and filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B).

Support documentation related to TDS, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and LWF.

Maintain compliance trackers and statutory filing records.

Expense & Project Costing Support

Assist in verification of employee expense claims and supporting documents.

Support project-related expense tracking and cost allocation.

Help in maintaining proper documentation for audits and internal reviews.

MIS & Reporting

Assist in preparation of MIS reports, financial summaries, and dashboards.

Support data collection for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Maintain Excel sheets for financial analysis and tracking.

Audit & Documentation

Assist during internal and statutory audits by providing required documents.

Support maintenance of financial records, invoices, and compliance files.

Ensure proper filing (physical and digital) of finance-related documents.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Basic understanding of accounting principles.

Working knowledge of MS Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables preferred).

Familiarity with Tally / ERP systems is an advantage.

Basic knowledge of GST and taxation is a plus.

Behavioral Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Willingness to learn and take initiative.

Good communication and coordination skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Educational Qualifications

Pursuing or completed B.Com / M.Com / BBA (Finance) / MBA (Finance)

CA / CMA / CS (Inter / Pursuing) candidates will be preferred.

What The Intern Will Learn

Practical exposure to corporate accounting and finance operations.

Understanding of statutory compliance and regulatory requirements.

Hands-on experience in project costing and expense management.

Exposure to audits, MIS reporting, and financial controls.

Stipend & Benefits

Stipend: As per company policy.

Internship certificate upon successful completion.

Possibility of full-time employment based on performance and business requirement.