Summer Student, Corporate Accounting

What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Job Responsibilities:
Role Description
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated summer student to join our corporate finance/accounting department. This opportunity is ideal for individuals pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, looking to gain hands-on experience in a public company setting.
Major Responsibilities
Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Assist in analyzing financial statements and preparing reports for management.
• Assist in performing financial variance analysis for actual vs. forecast.
• Support the budget process from data entry to financial reports.

Data Management and Entry:

• Review accounting/financial information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support intra-department teams within Corporate during the month-end process.
• Assist in the collection, organization, and storage of financial/accounting data/records.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and document opportunities for process improvement within the finance/accounting department.
• Collaborate with the team to implement efficiency enhancements.

Special Projects:

• Contribute to various financial projects, including accounts analysis and preparation of finance schedules for stakeholder departments.
• Engage in ad-hoc tasks assigned to gain exposure to diverse aspects of corporate finance.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Enrolled in a college/university Accounting, Finance, or Business Program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of fundamental accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial software/ERP is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Adaptable with a proactive attitude and attention to detail.

Additional Information

• Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Group:
Magna Corporate