Finance Intern
This is a "hybrid role" located in our San Mateo office!
At Rakuten, we pride ourselves on giving interns a genuine, immersive experience that has a direct impact on company objectives. You will do meaningful work, and with us, you’ll be a true member of the team. We are also invested in your growth as an individual and professional. That’s why you can expect curated events such as professional development workshops, interactions with Rakuten leadership, and relationship building opportunities with other interns and professionals at the company.
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JOB SUMMARY:
Rakuten USA finance team is responsible for day-to-day financial management, budget preparation, budget, actual and variance analysis for all the internal departments and support management in making key financial decisions.
We are looking for an intern who can easily fit in our team to understand the existing policies, processes and help develop Standard Operative Procedures (“SOPs”), policies and other related procedures. In addition, provide recommendations to changes in the existing processes and the document the same.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop policies and procedures and ensure their implementation in finance department. Create SOPs for all the processes in finance department. Conduct risk assessment, identity risks and develop preventive strategies and propose constructive and practical improvements in terms of minimizing risk. Review existing controls and make necessary additions or revisions. Prepare schedule for annual walkthroughs and assess and design effectiveness of walkthroughs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Basic Accounting and Finance knowledge
- High level understanding of internal controls and processes
- Microsoft Office Suite and Excel Skills
- Knowledge of flowcharts and Visio a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, including written and verbal communication skills
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Incoming junior or senior University student enrolled in a Finance or Accounting Program
At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the hourly rate for this role will be between $20 - $25 per hour. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location.