HDQ Financial Analyst Intern

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

On the ground, dnata USA keeps 27 of the country’s major airports connected – both with each other and the world - including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. Handling 200,000 tonnes of cargo, guiding 15,000,000 passengers and keeping 50,000 flights in the air each year, the work that the dnata USA team complete on the ground is crucial to keeping the country in the air.

The Financial Analyst Intern supports the Finance and Accounting team through structured rotations across key functional areas, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Payroll, General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Tax, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This internship provides hands-on exposure to core financial operations, reporting, and analytical processes while developing a strong foundation in accounting principles, internal controls, and financial analysis. The intern will assist with daily operational tasks, month-end close activities, reporting requirements, and ad hoc financial projects. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with invoice generation, customer billing, and application of cash receipts
• Monitor aging reports and support collections follow-ups

• Process vendor invoices and ensure proper coding and approvals
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies

• Support treasury documentation and reporting requirements

• Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting

• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready workpapers

• Assist with asset capitalization and depreciation calculations
• Support periodic physical inventory verification

• Assist with preparation of tax schedules and supporting documentation
• Conduct research on basic tax-related matters as assigned

• Assist in preparing variance analysis and management reports
• Contribute to financial modeling and data analysis projects

• Analyze financial data to identify trends or discrepancies
• Support special projects, audits, system implementations, and cross-functional initiatives as needed
• Other duties as assigned and related to our Finance Department needs. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Financial Modeling
• Managing projects, planning, prioritizing
• Results Driven
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Sound knowledge of financial accounting includes preparation of accruals, prepayments, and financial statements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodation does not create undue hardship for the Company.