Intern, Finance
Gainsight
About This Role
We’re looking for a Finance Intern to join our Finance team, reporting to the Senior Director. This is a hybrid role based out of our Hyderabad location.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Support statutory compliance requirements, including coordination for audits and preparation of documentation for regulatory filings.
- Assist in direct and indirect tax compliance processes (e.g., data compilation for GST, TDS, and corporate tax filings).
- Maintain and organize financial records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Controllership, Tax, Legal, and FP&A to gather information and resolve queries.
- Support ad-hoc finance projects, process improvements, and data analysis to enhance reporting efficiency.
- Occasional travel may be required for team meetings, training, or company events.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles and basic understanding of financial statements.
- Basic understanding of Indian tax concepts (GST, TDS, corporate tax) through coursework or internships.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Nice-to-have Skills Or Experience
- Internship or project experience in accounting, audit, or tax.
- Exposure to Indian GAAP or Ind AS through coursework or practical training.
- Working knowledge of accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally, or other ERP tools).
- Familiarity with GST return preparation or basic tax compliance processes.
- Progress toward professional certifications such as CA, CMA, or CPA.
- Interest in process improvement and automation in finance operations.

