THE BEST INTERNSHIP ALWAYS HAS A 'YOU' IN TEAM.
SHARE YOUR PASSION.
We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing and where they are given their own areas of responsibility right from the start of their time with us. That’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Intern is primarily responsible for facilitating month-end close processes, general ledger and bank reconciliations and journal entries pertaining to the Retail Finance, Commercial Finance and Accounts Payables business lines of BMW Group Financial Services Canada.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Perform general ledger accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, month-end close processes, financial reporting accuracy and compliance to IFRS and ASPE standards, GL account reconciliations and analysis of key balance sheet and income statement account balance movements.
- Provide support to the accounting team for efficient month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.
- Prepare mid-year, interim, year-end audit working papers and coordinate with manager for both internal and external auditors.
- Discuss reoccurring variances with the Accounting team, identify system problems and recommend solutions to the US IT team in order to fix at the root cause.
- Collaborate with other business functions to proactively identify opportunities for efficiencies and internal control gaps, and address findings to the Accounting manager.
- Act as an additional resource for Accounts Payable related functions.
- Ad hoc Projects/Analysis.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Recent graduate (within the last 12 months) with a bachelors degree in a related area.
- Any knowledge in the use of accounting software and Crystal Reporting would be an asset.
- Prior experience with preparing and analyzing account reconciliations would also be an advantage.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills,
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- High attention to detail, an enthusiastic attitude and a passion for learning.
Benefits Of Working At BMW Group Canada Include
- An award-winning culture.
- Cutting edge innovation and creativity.
- Flexible working models. **
- World-class office space.
- Fresh & nutritious meals in our amazing fully staffed, and subsidized, onsite cafeteria.
- Fully stocked coffee/tea bar.
- We encourage interested candidates who may legally work in Canada to apply for the role. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure. To be eligible for this role, candidates are expected to work from our Head Office in Richmond Hill, Ontario three times in a week.
BMW Group Canada is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team of associates and creating an inclusive environment. BMW Group Canada does not discriminate against applicants based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.
