SAP iXp intern Allocation accountant - processing team (1year)

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

Where you belong

The Global Finance Success (GFS) organization is one of the main pillars of Global Finance at SAP. It allows SAP to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness as well as the quality of the finance processes while delivering global end-to-end process standards.

Within GFS, the General Accounting Services is centred around four main accounting clusters: Revenue, Expense, Cash & Bank and Allocations. GA oversees the financial accounting process of collecting, processing, and presenting accurate financial data, which complies with accounting standards and guidelines.

The Allocations Accounting team manages the intercompany accounting and internal revenue & cost allocation processes for the SAP group. The team focuses on several key topics such as:

• Management allocations: CO Allocation cycles, CO reposting engine approval process, Governance of the allocation cost centers (A&B CC) e.g. Purchase order approval and Operational Support for Controlling
• Intercompany (ICO): ensure tax and accounting compliant ICO FI entries, manual ICO charges (e.g. Acquisitions), ICO Analysis and Audit support.
• ICO Royalties: ICO Cost Allocation of 3rd Party Royalty Expenses, ICO Legal License Fee Calculation, Audits & Reporting.

What you’ll build

The Allocation Accountant within the Processing team will report directly to the GFS GA Finance Manager. This role involves handling both Intercompany Accounting and Management Allocation activities and is responsible for ensuring that transactions are recorded promptly, accurately, and in accordance with SAP accounting standards. This position can be based at any of the GFS hubs located in Prague, Czech Republic; Manila, Philippines; or Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The Allocations Accounting team members proactively and collectively perform the tasks and processes on either global level or for dedicated SAP subsidiaries. Interaction and collaboration within GFS process delivery teams (in GA, P2P, O2I) as well as with Local Chief Accountant (LCAs), Local Tax Managers (LTMs) and other organizations is daily business. As part of GFS, we ensure top-quality services for all internal customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS / EXPECTATIONS: In this role, you will gain knowledge in various accounting and controlling topics.

The following are the main tasks and responsibilities:

• Post intercompany journal entries and ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Monitor and manage intercompany requests, updating relevant parties on status.
• Perform intercompany reconciliation and work with teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Process expense and revenue reclassification requests from the CO-reposting inbox.
• Support month-end closing activities.
• Run allocation cycles (assessment and distribution).
• Maintain business relations with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Allocation Accounting CoE.
• Participate in the process of alignment and standardization across countries and regions.

What you bring:

• With relevant knowledge in accounting roles, preferably in management accounting
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills.
• Capable of identifying problems and proposing solutions.
• Effective team members in both virtual and non-virtual teams.
• Keen to work in an international environment.
• Values diversity and inclusion
• Proficient in SAP system and MS Excel
• Has interest in AI and Data analytics

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 450914 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid