Intern, Finance Operations Associate - (Record to Report NA) Job
Buenos Aires, Argentina Accounting / Management control
Job description
Requisition ID: 132537
Work Area: Finance
Expected Travel: 0 - 10%
Career Status: Student
Employment Type: Intern
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP helps companies of all sizes and industries innovate through simplification. From the back office to the boardroom, warehouse to storefront, on premise to cloud, desktop to mobile device – SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
As the leading technology company for digital businesses, SAP serves nearly 300,000 customers in 190 countries. 80 million users make SAP the largest enterprise cloud company in the world, along with business networks that transact nearly $1 trillion annually. The Global Finance Shared Services organization (GFSS) is a business unit with 1,200+ employees delivering end-to-end finance operations from a set of vibrant and multicultural locations around the globe: Buenos Aires, Dublin, Manila, Prague and Singapore.
Our highly engaged teams specialize in Order to Invoice, Cash Collections, Procure to Pay, Travel & Expense and Record to Report. Additionally, at GFSS, you will find: a highly skilled workforce collaborating across the globe on common topics, engaged colleagues creating value by simplifying and optimizing operations and one motivated global team working together towards shared goals. Also, at GFSS, you will find: exciting career opportunities, a diverse work environment providing opportunities to grow, development & learning opportunities and an international business network for you learn and grow from. Within GFSS, SAP employees have an opportunity to handle end-to-end high-quality finance services to SAP customers throughout the Globe.
EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS:
As Finance Operations Accountant in GFSS R2R, you will be able to build your accounting profession as you support the daily operations of the process and apply your accounting knowledge in practice constantly. At the same time this role offers many development opportunities on other skills and competencies that will help you shape your future career path.
Key Responsibilities:
· Act as the primary and backup support role for 1 or more countries, mainly in the area of Revenue Accounting, Expense Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, HR & Compensation Accounting, Cash & Bank Accounting and Cost Accounting.
You are taking care of the following tasks in particular:
· Process incoming journal posting requests and ensure accuracy when processing the requests.
· Support cash application processes (e.g. allocation of incoming receipts, clearing of incoming and outgoing bank accounts).
· Perform general accounting tasks related to monthly, quarterly and year-end closing (period end
· procedures) such as Deferred Charges preparation and posting, Revenue Recognition, SOX controls etc.
· Provide reconciliation of reports and accounts, which includes Intercompany Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, and Balance Sheet account reviews etc.
· Perform Cost Accounting tasks, such as cost allocations and charging.
· Support countries for SOX audit, statistical reporting, Tax audit and external/internal audit reviews when required.
· Participate and support in projects, such as continuous improvements & standardization activities,
· process migrations or System Testing’s with Developers.
· Adhere to service level standards and work towards development of a service culture of ‘Excellence’.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
· Student of Accounting or Business Administration
· Relevant working experience in an accounting environment, MNCs or Shared Service Center would be an added advantage
· Experience in accounting subsidiaries and knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS or USGAAP) would be an added advantage
· Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills
· Additional language competency would be an added advantage
· Knowledge in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and SAP system knowledge preferred
· Aptitude for repetitive transactional system tasks and ability to work in a dynamic / virtual environment
· Ability to work independently and as a team in a multi-cultural environment
· Self-motivated and able to work under time pressure with accuracy and commitment
Available for 6 months of Internship, with possibility to extend up to 18 months
Location: SAP - Panamerican Bureau office
SAP'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.
SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team (Americas: or , APJ: , EMEA: ). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Additional Locations:
Desired profile
EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS:
As Finance Operations Accountant in GFSS R2R, you will be able to build your accounting profession as you support the daily operations of the process and apply your accounting knowledge in practice constantly. At the same time this role offers many development opportunities on other skills and competencies that will help you shape your future career path.
Key Responsibilities:
· Act as the primary and backup support role for 1 or more countries, mainly in the area of Revenue Accounting, Expense Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, HR & Compensation Accounting, Cash & Bank Accounting and Cost Accounting.
You are taking care of the following tasks in particular:
· Process incoming journal posting requests and ensure accuracy when processing the requests.
· Support cash application processes (e.g. allocation of incoming receipts, clearing of incoming and outgoing bank accounts).
· Perform general accounting tasks related to monthly, quarterly and year-end closing (period end
· procedures) such as Deferred Charges preparation and posting, Revenue Recognition, SOX controls etc.
· Provide reconciliation of reports and accounts, which includes Intercompany Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, and Balance Sheet account reviews etc.
· Perform Cost Accounting tasks, such as cost allocations and charging.
· Support countries for SOX audit, statistical reporting, Tax audit and external/internal audit reviews when required.
· Participate and support in projects, such as continuous improvements & standardization activities,
· process migrations or System Testing’s with Developers.
· Adhere to service level standards and work towards development of a service culture of ‘Excellence’.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
· Student of Accounting or Business Administration
· Relevant working experience in an accounting environment, MNCs or Shared Service Center would be an added advantage
· Experience in accounting subsidiaries and knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS or USGAAP) would be an added advantage
· Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills
· Additional language competency would be an added advantage
· Knowledge in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and SAP system knowledge preferred
· Aptitude for repetitive transactional system tasks and ability to work in a dynamic / virtual environment
· Ability to work independently and as a team in a multi-cultural environment
· Self-motivated and able to work under time pressure with accuracy and commitment
Available for 6 months of Internship, with possibility to extend up to 18 months
Location: SAP - Panamerican Bureau office
SAP'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.
SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team , , ). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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