Trainee - Finance

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Position Description:

The Finance Intern holds an important role within the Finance team, helping and learning about different processes within the area such as financial reporting, controls, and compliance.

The scope of this role includes support in follow up action plans of key accounting processes.

The Finance Intern will also support rebate execution operations within the Affiliate by leading process documentation of key rebates calculations guided by rebates specialist and understanding and follow up liaison between rebates calculation and accounting entries.

Your Responsibilities:


* Support development of awareness of all applicable financial/taxation standards, process documentation & training materials to ensure compliant execution of daily operations and follow up on tax compliance archives.


* Support information gathering and follow up for Tax Authority audits and FS audits for the Canada Affiliate, as well as help in maintaining focus on audit outcomes.


* Preparing assigned basic GL reconciliation with proper support and action plan for aged items.


* Prepare monthly draft financial reports for variance analysis.


* Support rebates process documentation and monthly follow-up to rebate payments and organize executive information related to rebate calculation and payments.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualification):


* Education: Degree in Finance or Accounting/Studies finished or close to finalization in Finance or Accounting field.


* Required Experience: Proven analytical, problem solving, strategic thinking, planning and execution skills with strong communication.


* Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks, delivering within timelines.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):


* Accounting and tax experience in Multinational Companies


* Knowledge of US GAAP

Additional Information:

Must be able to work from our Mississauga office and from home office.

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