Finance Intern [ASAP for 3 months, full-time]
Singapore · Intern · Posted 3D AGO
Company description Publicis Groupe is not just a company you work for; it’s a platform for you to take your talent to the world. If you want to help change the world, ideas alone are not enough. Real impact can only come from having meaningful access to a world of knowledge, people and resources. At Publicis Groupe, you are connected to our global network, intelligence, tools, clients, brands and 80,000 brilliant minds with expertise in data, technology, media, strategy, creativity and business transformation, all literally at your fingertips. Go ahead, the world is waiting. Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Founded in Paris in 1926, we are present in more than 100 countries as leaders in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. Two of its biggest solution hubs in Singapore - Publicis Communications and Publicis Media & Digital. Publicis Communications, the creative communications hub of the Publicis Groupe, is a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore. They are Publicis Worldwide, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Prodigious, and MSL. Publicis Media & Digital, which is comprised of global media agency brands Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, and Performics, is powered by digital-first, data-driven global practices that together, help our clients navigate the modern media landscape. Our two other solution hubs, Publicis Sapient and Publicis Commerce, empower businesses to embrace digital transformation and equip them with a total commerce experience. Overview You will play a vital role in our finance team by contributing to various financial processes/operations and gaining valuable experience in a dynamic work environment. Responsibilities Perform client reconciliations by matching invoices, receipts, and financial transactions across multiple currencies. Validate transaction details and local currency amounts to ensure accuracy. Identify and analyse foreign exchange (FX), timing, and settlement differences. Investigate and resolve unmatched or outstanding transactions. Prepare exception reports and highlight discrepancies for Finance team review. Support the maintenance of accurate financial records and reconciliation documentation. Qualifications Diploma/degree student in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline. Good understanding of basic accounting concepts, particularly accounts receivable/payable, debits and credits, and foreign currencies. Willingness to learn, proactive in acquiring new knowledge Strong Excel skills, particularly: XLOOKUP SUMIFS PivotTables Filters/sorting Basic data cleansing Reconciliation and matching of large datasets Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail. Comfortable working with high-volume transaction data involving multiple currencies. Able to document findings clearly and maintain proper supporting evidence.