Accounting and Finance Intern

Company description: Glanbia is a global nutrition company, grounded in science and nature and dedicated to providing better nutrition for every step of life's journey. Today's consumers are increasingly aware of the importance of nutrition in improving their overall health and well being. They are searching for better, healthier and smarter nutritional solutions that fit their lifestyles. Glanbia takes pure and clean ingredients including milk, whey and grains, and using our expert knowledge and capabilities we produce high-quality nutritional ingredients and branded consumer products for our customers and consumers worldwide. We employ over 6,000 people across 32 countries and our products are sold or distributed in over 130 countries with an annual turnover of €3.6 billion. Our major production facilities are located in Ireland, the US, the UK, Germany and China. We have four segments; Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Global Ingredients, Dairy Ireland and Joint Ventures & Associates. Our shares are listed on the Irish and London Stock Exchanges (symbol: GLB). Job description: Pure Ambition Internship Programme | Accounting & Finance Intern Are you looking for an internship programme to match your ambition? Being selected for the 2018 Pure Ambition Internship Programme is a significant first step in an exciting and invigorating career.  At Glanbia, we nurture your talent and individuality.  We support you in fulfilling your potential and help who you are today become who you want to be tomorrow.  We want to grow and we want you to grow with us.  We do this through continuous on-the-job development, coaching and mentoring, and formal training for all of our people. In recognition of our world-class learning environment and career opportunities, we were very proud to win the Gold Award for Best Internship Programme ( Launch your career with a global player There's a reason why Ireland's best and brightest students choose to work with us - a career at Glanbia is unique. You'll learn and develop in an exciting environment unlike any other. Delivering at the cutting edge of science and technology requires top-class talent and determination. We're looking for students who are focused on championing the customer, who love to solve problems, have a curious mindset, and strive to find a better way. Glanbia is offering excellent internship opportunities for those interested in an Accounting and Finance career.  As an intern, you will get a flavour for what life is like in Glanbia in accounting and the possibilities longer term on our award-winning graduate programme. Over the summer you will work in one of our business units in Ireland and gain exposure to some of the following areas: •Managing balance sheet account reconciliations •Coordination of intercompany accounting tasks •Managing bank account reconciliations, treasury transactions and vendor payment processing •Working in partnership with the business units to support with cash forecasting •Regular reporting in compliance with VAT requirements •Carrying out month end financial statement close processes •Analysis of KPIs •Financial planning and analysis •Fixed Asset accounting •Involvement in global project work Who we're looking for We know it's our people and their passion for delivering superior quality and value to our customers that sets us apart. As a global nutrition group, Glanbia seeks out Pure Ambition in those who are motivated to join our team. We're looking for students with the following qualifications and attributes: •High academic record to date and expected minimum of a 2.1 honours degree •Record of high achievement and delivery •Strong problem solving skills •Proven self-starter with the drive and desire to succeed •Ability to work effectively in a team and independently •Excellent leadership and communication skills Start contract date: 09-02-18 Contract duration: Not specified To apply: https://glanbia.contactrh.com/jobs/8762/23874460