Finance Intern

Few companies founded in 1902 are still going from strength to strength. Fewer still are leaders in more than 55 markets. And with one billion adult smokers around the world, we manufacture the cigarettes chosen by around one in eight of them. We take our business and our impact very seriously. We know the tobacco industry is a controversial one, and so i…

Finance Intern

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The purpose of this internship is to support the Accounts Payable team with invoice tracking, payment preparation, supplier-query administration, tax-related checks, record keeping, and audit documentation. The intern will perform assigned tasks under supervision, use approved templates and procedures, and escalate exceptions to the responsible team member. The role is intended to provide practical exposure to Accounts payable operations and does not carry independent approval, payment authorization or process ownership responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Invoice-processing support: Assist with receiving, logging and tracking supplier invoices and follow up on missing information or approvals.

• Invoice coding support: Code invoices in the system for review and approval prior to posting.

• Payment-run support: Help prepare payment instructions, block and unblock schedules, and support documentation for review and approval.

• Urgent payment support: Verify required approvals are obtained and documents are available prior to raising urgent payment requests.

• GBS coordination support: Track invoices submitted to GBS, follow up on posting status, and escalate unresolved items.

• Approval follow-up: Send reminders to requisitioners and approvers and maintain an accurate tracker of invoice posting status.

• Tax support: Assist with preparation of withholding tax schedules and withholding VAT checks using approved templates, with outputs subject to review.