Working Student / Intern (f/m/d) in Accounting & Controlling Team

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Position Description

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

•    Perform nostro reconciliations and clear wash accounts
•    Resolve subledger breaks
•    Monitor, maintain, and control the general ledger under GGAAP and IFRS
•    Support daily accounting and tax operations
•    Review incoming intercompany invoices and coordinate approval workflows
•    Reconcile balances with SMBC Capital Markets (CM)
•    Receive funding requests from thin branches and prepare payment instructions
•    Communicate with stakeholders locally and across EMEA
•    Calculate fees for intergroup services
•    Support the process for issuing outgoing invoices
•    Prepare monthly tax reports
•    Support the HGB year-end closing process for SMBC EU with dedicated responsibilities
•    Draft and maintain Finance & Controlling procedures and manuals
•    Propose and implement controls to improve the completeness and accuracy of financial statements
•    Conduct testing activities related to new products
•    Serve as a contact person for various departments regarding the above-mentioned activities
•    Provide administrative support to the Finance team
•    Perform any other tasks assigned by the Head of Accounting

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

•    Student of business adminstration (BWL, VWL, Wirtschaftsingenieur)
•    Apprenticeship in banking and knowledge of accounting would be an advantage
•    Excellent Excel skills
•    English skills writing and speaking CEF B2
•    Proactive
•    Self starter
•    Inter cultural teamplayer
•    Accurate/attention to detail
•    MS-Office
•    Willingness to work in our Frankfurt Office on weekly basis

Competencies

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working 
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance 
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services  
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities 
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!