Intern - General Ledger (GL) | Finance

Location: Penang

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Software Development Services (SDS) Intern – Job Description

Join our Finance General Ledger (GL) team and work on impactful projects leveraging fundamental accounting concepts and principles across regions such as Asia, Europe and Americas. This internship offers exposure to real-time project implementations in GL month-end closing activities, as well as data analytics for future projects’ decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Support daily General Ledger (GL) operations and month-end closing activities for assigned entities/sites under the guidance of supervisors and full-time employees (FTEs)

Coordinate the collection, preparation, and validation of financial data, while liaising with stakeholders and PICs to ensure information is complete and submitted on time

Assist in data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting activities to support accurate financial records and smooth closing processes

Support finance-related projects, process improvement initiatives, and other ad hoc assignments as required

Assist and support on Accounts Payable (AP) processes

Adhere to company policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality of financial information

Effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities, especially during peak month-end closing periods with tight timelines

Participate actively in training and development opportunities while working closely with a dedicated mentor to build professional skills

What We’re Looking For

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields of study

Basic understanding of accounting concepts (e.g. accruals, amortization, allocations)

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight month-end closing deadlines

Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment

Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage

Optional Skills

Knowledge and interest in SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems

Experience with Power BI or other reporting/analytics tools

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g. Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP)

Previous internship, project, or coursework related to accounting or finance

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