Accounting Internship (Cork)

At Red Hat, our interns are an integral part of the team. They don’t get relegated to busywork or unimportant tasks, but participate in the day-to-day work and are active contributors to their team. 

We are currently looking for Accounting interns to join us in Cork. You will work closely with a senior mentor to gain technical knowledge and experience in your field, and cooperate with a broader international team both locally and globally. You will gain hands-on experience with one of our Accounting teams overseeing regional activities. 

• Paid 6-8 months internship

• Flexible full-time working hours, on average 37.5 hours/week

• Start dates on January

In this role, you’ll be fully embedded into the finance organization and engage with stakeholders across the business including other accounting teams, Audit, Business Controls and Transformation. This internship will give you the opportunity to gain insight into the operation of a dynamic accounting function and how it contributes to the success of the business. In addition, you will gain experience of working in a global operating environment, interacting with colleagues locally and across the globe. 

The focus for Red Hat's Intern Program is a dual partnership between the Emerging Talent Team, and our intern managers. We can offer you professional development, social engagement and networking, performance and development, and meaningful work throughout your time at Red Hat. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the running of the daily operations and ensuring compliance to policies and controls

• Develop and utilize spreadsheets, databases, and other computer applications

• Enter information into the Company’s ERP financial accounting system

• Support the compilation of data in relation to various accounting entries and financial statement disclosures

• Validate payment invoices

• Collect Associates expenses report and maintain registration log

• Participate in monthly System Close Activities, internal and external audit assistance

• Network with other talented interns in an inclusive and diverse workplace where you can be yourself and thrive

Required Skills:

• Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited university program in the Republic of Ireland during full duration of the internship

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 

• Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines and analyze data to foster data-driven decisions

• Competency and willingness to learn Microsoft Excel – Pivots, Vlookups, etc

• Passion, curiosity, and desire to create new things and examine how things work internally

• Willingness to learn and proactivity work as a part of a wider team 

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