Finance Analyst Intern null

A GSK internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career – to take on a real role with genuine impact!  You’ll take on challenging, serious work on live projects or assignments.  You’ll also get to learn from us, develop your skills, and gain valuable experience wherever the future takes you.

What will you do?  

• Lead financial reporting activities related to the project spending,
• Prepare journal entries (accruals mainly) to the general ledger,
• Perform analysis/ analytical review of Profit and Loss accounts and balance sheet, cost center checks, and transaction posting checks in relation to the project,
• Collaborate with stakeholders and other functions (e.g. project leads, AMEX team, P2P, O2C, Stat & Tax) to ensure correct reflection of the project spending in the general ledger,
• Comply with the GSK control framework and GSK finance guide,
• Monitor and track progress of projects including preparation of financial analysis of the project status.

What will you learn?

• Obtain a high-level overview of working in the finance department of a multinational organization
• Learn about different systems and processes used in the financial departments of large multinational organizations
• Obtain initial knowledge of data analysis and data-driven decision-making
• Get acquainted with accounting standards and their applicability in the Pharma context
• Obtain high-level understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management

What are we looking for?

Business skills and competencies

• Educational background – studying Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Economics related degree (undergraduates with one year or less remaining to graduation when starting role).
• Aware of accounting and financial reporting standards
• Must be fluent in English – both written and spoken
• Proficient in the use of IT and software/systems (excel, outlook), ideally document management and database systems.

Behavioral skills and competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work independently as well as part of a culturally-diverse team.
• Pro-active, self-motivated, and displaying initiative in solving problems
• Pro-active in seeking to improve processes making them more effective and efficient
• Attention to detail, good analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Deadline-driven, flexible with self-reliance to work in an empowered environment.
• Used to work with tight timelines and in a demanding environment.