JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type: Internship
Contract Duration: 6 months

Why you will love working here

At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make
aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.

• Our Values are not just words on a page – they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA – We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED – We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE – We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE – We embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous ”work from abroad” policy, and you get your birthday off!

 

About the team you are joining

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our Corporate Finance team in Montreal. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting and finance within a global organization. The Corporate Finance team offers an environment where you will be encouraged to learn, grow, and think outside the box bringing innovative solutions to problem solving. The successful candidate will assist with various accounting tasks and projects, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our financial operations.

What your day would be like

-Support the accounts payable, accounts receivable and revenue management processes.
-Assist in performing functions within the monthly financial close process, monitor timely completion and escalate issues for resolution.
-Take ownership of assigned operational responsibilities, ensure timely and accurate completion, and manage workload of assigned areas in a deadline focused environment.
-Collaborate with team members on special projects and process improvements.
-Demonstrates continuous effort to increase business acumen by proactively learning full business process of assigned areas.
-Consistently increase knowledge and become a highly effective user of all financial systems and policies.

 

We would love to hear from you if

-Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
-Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
-Self-starter and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
-Proficiency in Office 365 applications, particularly Excel, and SharePoint.
-A university degree (minimum of a Bachelor”s) obtained within the past 12 months in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with desire to pursue professional accounting designation (CPA).

Travel Required: n

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Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!