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About Under Armour Malaysia

Under Armour, a notable American sportswear enterprise, stands out as a prominent innovator, marketer, and supplier of branded gear tailored for athletic performance, including apparel, shoes, and accessories. In Malaysia, Under Armour operates several stores, including their largest retail concept store which spans 5,300 sq ft, located in Suria KLCC.

Your role

The Accounting Intern role consist of responsibilities surrounding a range of financial and administrative tasks. The role will focus primarily on accounts receivable related to retail. This may include capturing the accurate records of the retail sales and reconcile the collection of the various payment methods against the revenue. You will need to work closely with various stakeholders like store front-end teammates, internal department teammates, and merchant bankers to ensure the accuracy and timely remittance of funds to the company's bank account. This role will also ensure transparency and efficiency in all transactions.

Under Armour will prioritize candidates who can dedicate themselves to a full-time 6-month internship.

Your Impact

• Record retail sales into the accounting system accurately and timely
• Reconcile the credit card collection against the retail sales promptly.
• Work closely with retail front-end teammates to resolve any discrepancies on the reconciliation of credit card transactions.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation according to schedules.
• Ensure AR sub-ledgers reconcile to the general ledger.
• Assist in performing the stock take variance checking and post the stock take adjustment for variances found.
• Liaise with auditors and preparation of audit schedules.
• Maintain proper documentation of all company receipts and corporate records for auditing purposes.
• Prepare the write-up for the standard operating procedures related to Accounting operations.

Training & development

By the end of the internship, you will gain/know:

• Exposure to the different accounting functions and perspectives in the sports retail industry.
• A very supportive and collaborative work environment to learn.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Benefits

In addition to a monthly allowance, interning at Under Armour will also give you a lot of other benefits:

• Gain the opportunity to work on real-world projects that have a tangible impact on the business
• Mentorship from industry experts, and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to engage in interactive sessions with executives and gain insights into the broader impact of your work through cross-functional collaboration and a global mindset. 
• The chance to immerse yourselves in different cultures and office environments

Career progression

While Under Armour does not mention any further opportunities with the company after the interns complete their internship, having working experience with a big athletic fashion brand like Under Armour will surely add more value to your CV. More future career opportunities may open for you because of the internship you've completed with the company.

Work-life balance

Under Armour Malaysia scores 5 out of 5 in work-life balance (WLB). This shows that while working here, you will not have any issues in balancing your career and personal life. In this role, you can also work from home/anywhere on Mondays and Fridays, with flexibility subject to company requirements.

Company culture

At Under Armour, they are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes, and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate. Their values define and unite them, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. The values are rallying cries, reminding us why they're here, and fueling everything they do.

About you

Under Armour is looking for candidates who can meet the requirements below:

• Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or a related field is preferred.
• Meticulous, analytically independent with strong problem-solving skills
• A good team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Possesses a sense of urgency with strong follow-up skills and the ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with a strong focus on Excel.
• Work location:
  • Location: Level 33, Menara AIA Sentral, No. 30, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
  • Return To Work Designation: A hybrid work arrangement permits working from home on Mondays and Fridays, with flexibility subject to company requirements.
• Relocation: No relocation was provided.

How to apply

Application process

• Internship period: Jul 2024 – Dec 2024
• Virtual interview with a recruiter and hiring managers
• Offer timeline: May/Jun 2024

Sources

Information on this page was gathered based on the sources below:

• careers.underarmour.com/content/Students/?locale=en_US
• careers.underarmour.com/job/Kuala-Lumpur-Human-Resources-Intern-2024-Rookie-Program-Kual-50250/1166026200/
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/Under-Armour-Kuala-Lumpur-Reviews-EI_IE15422.0,12_IL.13,25_IM1100.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng