Intern

Overview

Industrial Trainee internship in finance and accounting at Morningstar, supporting month-end close, audit, tax compliance, treasury, internal controls, fixed assets, and finance transformation.

What you'll do

• Assist in month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Support preparation and review of account reconciliations.
• Analyze balance sheet and P&L movements and investigate variances.
• Assist in maintaining supporting documentation for financial reporting.
• Support intercompany reconciliations and transaction reviews.
• Participate in financial data validation and reporting activities.
• Assist in preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to respond to audit queries.
• Support statutory financial statement preparation and review processes.
• Help organize and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Support compliance activities related to direct and indirect taxes.
• Assist with reconciliations for TDS, GST, and other statutory requirements.
• Support regulatory filing requirements for various Asia entities.
• Participate in documentation and compliance tracking activities.
• Assist with banking administration and treasury-related activities.
• Support cash management reporting and reconciliations.
• Participate in monitoring banking documentation and controls.
• Assist in testing and documenting finance controls.
• Support maintenance of SOPs, process maps, and control documentation.
• Identify opportunities for strengthening processes and controls.
• Participate in balance sheet review and control monitoring activities.
• Assist in maintaining fixed asset records and reconciliations.
• Support asset verification exercises and documentation.
• Help track additions, disposals, and depreciation-related information.
• Participate in automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Support reporting enhancements using Excel, Smart View, Oracle, BlackLine, or similar systems.
• Assist in testing and implementation of new processes and system improvements.
• Explore AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency in finance operations.

What you'll need

• Registered Chartered Accountancy student with ICAI and eligible for Industrial Training as per ICAI guidelines.
• Strong academic record and understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Exposure to ERP systems is an advantage.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and data analytics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Details

• Location: Mumbai.
• Hybrid work model, four days in-office each week in most locations.