Intern, Corporate Finance

Job summary

The intern will support the Corporate Finance team with accounting tasks, accounts receivable, and revenue management processes. They will also participate in the monthly financial close, perform reconciliations, and contribute to financial analysis and operational projects.

Job details

Employment Type: Internship Contract Duration: 6 months Why you will love working here At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive. • Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives. • With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry. • Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies. • We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you. • We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off! 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 Gain hands-on experience supporting accounting, accounts receivable, and revenue management processes. Participate in the monthly financial close process by assisting with assigned activities, reconciliations, follow-ups, and analysis. Develop the ability to manage assigned tasks accurately and efficiently within established deadlines. Partner with Finance team members on operational activities, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. Build an understanding of end-to-end financial processes and their connection to the broader business. Develop proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, policies, and procedures. Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, investigate variances, and support potential solutions. We would love to hear from you if Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to investigate and solve problems. Well organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel; exposure to SharePoint is an asset. Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with an interest in pursuing a professional accounting designation (CPA). Authorized to work in Canada. 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!

What you’ll do

The intern will support the Corporate Finance team with accounting tasks, accounts receivable, and revenue management processes. They will also participate in the monthly financial close, perform reconciliations, and contribute to financial analysis and operational projects.

Requirements

Candidates must be recent graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and possess foundational knowledge of accounting principles. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the legal authorization to work in Canada are required.

Benefits

• Continuous learning
• Equal pay
• Family-friendly policies
• Volunteering opportunities
• Flexible work options
• Remote work
• Hybrid work
• Work from abroad policy
• Birthday off

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• SharePoint · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounting principles
• Financial reporting
• Accounts receivable
• Revenue management
• Financial close process
• Reconciliations
• Financial analysis
• Microsoft 365
• Excel
• SharePoint
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Continuous Development
• Month-End Closing
• Analytical Skills
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Finance
• Equities
• Financial Systems
• Financial Statements
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Revenue Management
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Reporting Tools
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Corporate Finance Intern
• Financial Manager (General)
• Finance Managers
• Financial Managers

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