Employment Type: Internship
Contract Duration: 6
At IATA, we speak for the airlines of the
world, serving and supporting over 300 of them across all continents. We
are passionate and knowledgeable about the aviation industry, and we strive to
make it safer, smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. We celebrate
diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we respect and value the
different backgrounds, perspectives and skills of our employees. We also care
about our employees’ wellbeing, and we provide flexible work arrangements,
travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay and a day off on your
birthday. We believe in giving back to the community and encourage our staff to
participate in volunteering activities that support causes they care about. We
encourage you to join our global community of aviation enthusiasts, and we will
do our best to make you feel comfortable during the interview process. IATA is
more than a trade association; it is a vision of a better future for air
travel.
About the team you are joining
We
are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our Corporate
Finance team in Montreal. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain
hands-on experience in accounting and finance within a global organization. The
Corporate Finance team offers an environment where you will be encouraged to
learn, grow, and think outside the box bringing innovative solutions to problem
solving. The successful candidate will assist with various accounting tasks and
projects, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our
financial operations.
What your day would be like
-Support
the accounts payable, accounts receivable and revenue management processes.
-Assist in
performing functions within the monthly financial close process, monitor
timely completion and escalate issues for resolution.
-Take
ownership of assigned operational responsibilities, ensure timely and
accurate completion, and manage workload of assigned areas in a deadline
focused environment.
-Collaborate
with team members on special projects and process improvements.
-Demonstrates
continuous effort to increase business acumen by proactively learning full
business process of assigned areas.
-Consistently
increase knowledge and become a highly effective user of all financial
systems and policies.
We would love to hear from you if
-Basic understanding of
accounting principles and financial reporting.
-Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal and
external stakeholders.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail
and excellent organizational skills.
-Self-starter and ability to work independently and as part of a
team.
-Proficiency in Office 365 applications, particularly Excel, and
SharePoint.
-Currently pursuing a degree in
Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with desire to pursue professional
accounting designation (CPA).
Travel Required: N
Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
