Intern - Finance

Overview

Gainsight is hiring a Finance Intern to join the Finance team in Hyderabad, supporting India entity accounting, tax, and finance operations.

What you'll do

• Assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support statutory compliance requirements, including coordination for audits and preparation of documentation for regulatory filings.
• Assist in direct and indirect tax compliance processes (e.g., data compilation for GST, TDS, and corporate tax filings).
• Maintain and organize financial records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Controllership, Tax, Legal, and FP&A to gather information and resolve queries.
• Support ad-hoc finance projects, process improvements, and data analysis to enhance reporting efficiency.

What you'll need

• Recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles and basic understanding of financial statements.
• Basic understanding of Indian tax concepts (GST, TDS, corporate tax) through coursework or internships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Internship or project experience in accounting, audit, or tax.
• Exposure to Indian GAAP or Ind AS through coursework or practical training.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally, or other ERP tools).
• Familiarity with GST return preparation or basic tax compliance processes.
• Progress toward professional certifications such as CA, CMA, or CPA.
• Interest in process improvement and automation in finance operations.

Details

• Hybrid role based out of the Hyderabad location, reporting to the Senior Director.
• Occasional travel for team meetings, training, or company events.