Intern

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• 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.

2. Audit & Statutory Compliance

• 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.

3. Regulatory & Tax Compliance

• 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.

4. Treasury & Banking Operations

• Assist with banking administration and treasury-related activities.
• Support cash management reporting and reconciliations.
• Participate in monitoring banking documentation and controls.

5. Internal Controls & Process Documentation

• 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.

6. Fixed Assets & Accounting Support

• Assist in maintaining fixed asset records and reconciliations.
• Support asset verification exercises and documentation.
• Help track additions, disposals, and depreciation-related information.

7. Finance Transformation & Automation

• 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.

Learning Opportunities

The Industrial Trainee will gain exposure to:

• US GAAP and local statutory reporting requirements
• Multi-country accounting and controllership
• Month-end and year-end close processes
• Internal controls and governance frameworks
• Statutory and tax audits
• Treasury and banking operations
• ERP systems (Oracle/FCCS/BlackLine or equivalent)
• Finance automation and AI-driven process improvements

Eligibility Criteria

• Chartered Accountancy student registered 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.