Film Finance Intern - Universal Pictures

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Universal Pictures International (UPI) owns and operates direct theatrical marketing and distribution of feature films in many locations around the globe including Austria, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Switzerland and UK & Eire. In other territories UPI market and distribute movies through its JV offices, as well as in select territories, licensees who are contracted to distribute on UPl's behalf as well as production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.​ Job Description Assist Accounts Payable (AP) in the set-up of new vendors and customers via NBCU support central systems. Preparation of Bank and General Ledger Reconciliations – preparing journals, cash receipting and manual payment entries. Audit support from Mar-May Assistance with Marketing open PO’s and liaising with AU and NZ team and AP team on older film titles produced by Universal. Supporting with intercompany recharges across NBCUniversal business units. Reconciliation of credit card statements and business expenses. Data entry for third party reporting and forecasting. Month and Quarter end accounting journal preparation Preparation of monthly and quarterly BAS Returns. Entering of vendor invoice details for payment requisitions. Other ad-hoc administration and finance tasks as requested in supporting the finance function Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS General understanding and interest in the finance function Ability to work independently and to enter data quickly and accurately Intermediate level Excel Excellent communication skills and attention to detail An organized and methodical approach to working Able to follow instructions while proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement. Positive 'can do' attitude DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS Ideally working towards university degree or college diploma in Accounting, Commerce or Business Passion for film and the media industry.