Accounting Intern
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Location: Singapore, SG, 237994
Company: Corning
Corning’s internship program provides an opportunity to learn on-the-job skills and gain business experience at a Fortune 500 company. Not only does our program provide a firsthand look at a career field, it provides an opportunity to network with regional professionals, strengthen academic skills, build resume credentials for future job opportunities and explore Corning’s more than 170 years history.
Corning is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. We create and make keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, materials science and process engineering knowledge, and a distinctive collaborative culture.
Corning International is a global organization that works across businesses and functions and ensures that Corning's business interests in geographic regions are appropriately represented. We serve three stakeholder groups:
- Corning Business Units: we partner with business units to ensure profitability growth and expansion of Corning's footprint in our chosen regions.
- Corporate: we represent the corporation in the parts of the world where we operate which means maintaining the professionalism Corning demands and conducting business in compliance with Corning's Values and relevant laws and regulations.
- Functions: we work with functional groups to ensure optimal functional representation in chosen geographies.
To know more about Corning, please visit us at www.corning.com.
Scope of Position
As a member of our Finance team, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in audit and tax matters while supporting some projects within the organization. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Audit & Compliance Support: Contribute to external audit processes by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, local GAAP).
- Tax & Regulatory Assistance: Assist with tax computations, filing preparations, and documentation for statutory reporting required for Singapore entity.
This internship promises valuable hands-on experience, offering you the opportunity to make meaningful contributions towards achieving Corning's objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in preparation of audit works such as preparing Gaap entries in Local GAAP and reconcile US GAAP vs SG GAAP.
- Prepare audit schedules, related party matrix and confirmation and other matters that require for audit purpose.
- Support data gathering and documentation for Singapore tax filling.
- Contribute to projects on ad hoc basis.
Experiences/Education - Required
- Pending Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance
- Reasonable proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Required Attributes
- High level of accuracy and able to manage and analyze large volume of data.
- Analytical thinker able to identify discrepancies and follow up on issues.
- Clear communication skills to explain accounting concepts and findings.
- Eagerness to learn about accounting systems, standards, and best practices.
- Ability to work independently and within a team, building strong working relationships.