Accounting Intern

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equality, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and six markets in Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Vantage's business is growing exponentially through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions across North America and Europe.

Finance & Accounting

Rapid and ambitious growth of the core business has resulted in Finance hiring top talent - internationally and at pace. Our global headcount continues to increase & this of course brings with it several exciting Finance projects & opportunities. If you join our Finance team, your career will accelerate on the back of your exposure to the kind of challenges & variety that come with being part of a growing global business.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for a self-starting Accounting Intern to help drive the Finance & Accounting Department process and daily task efforts across several ongoing projects and vendors. In this internship program you will have the opportunity to work closely with a team that plays a critical role in the monthly close process by contributing over piloting the preparation of support for certain journal entries.

This position offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, where you'll enhance your skills in financial analysis and data management while networking with experienced professionals. You'll gain valuable mentorship, engage in impactful projects, and lay a solid foundation for a successful accounting career.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure financial information is recorded and communicated in a timely and precise manner
• Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment
• Perform reconciliations and data analysis
• Participate in special projects and process improvements as needed
• Provide general administrative support to the GL team

Duties

• Assist with bookkeeping and preparing month-end financial reports.
• Prepare and organize documentation for journal entries
• Maintain and update financial records and spreadsheets
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions.
• Assist with the annual audit (e.g. compiling audit schedules and responding to audit requests) for various countries.
• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts and month end G/L trial balance for review.
• Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment.
• Review and verify financial data for accuracy and compliance
• Conduct research and provide support on accounting issues

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate pursing a degree Accountancy/Finance related fields.
• Highly motivated individuals with a strong passion of learning.
• Skilled at problem solving, creative thinking and communications.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team and execute quickly & effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Other Information

• No 1, Jalan Cyber Point 4, Cyber 8, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia (30-minute drive to Kuala Lumpur International Airport)
• Onboarding and on-the-job learning programme will be provided.