Internship for Accounts Payable

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Intern to join our team. To perform tasks in line with clearly defined policies and procedures and under guidance/instruction of a senior accountant, to support function of Accounts Payable team and to ensure accuracy of accounting records. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in accounting, be highly organized, disciplined, and possess excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate business rules and process types triggered by the system for invoice processing.

• Allocate generic emails to respective team members for processing invoices.

• Check and upload invoices accurately into the accounting system.

• Register new vendors to the invoice upload platform.

• Arrange and upload finalized SOPs to the team’s Confluence page.

• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve any issues or discrepancies.

• Assist with month-end close procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable team.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Prior experience in accounts payable or a related field is a plus.

Additional Info:

• 6-month internship; must be able to commit

• Internship allowance offered

• Comprehensive training provided

• Hybrid working

• Convenient location near LRT train station

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [email protected] or indicate this in your application.

Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity).

All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.