Retail Finance Internship, MBA (326736)

Job description

Management Support, Intern/Coop, Travel Required 10%
Samsung Electronics America ,Richardson Texas

Jan 17, 2018
General Description
What's behind Samsung's success as a world class consumer electronics leader? Its people. They bring extraordinary passion and dedication to their work and each other, enabling Samsung's winning drive to constantly innovate and compete in the technology industry. At Samsung, we pride ourselves on our determination to grow and embrace constant change, challenge ourselves to stay ahead with nimbleness and speed, all while serving as good corporate citizens. Our competitive university program places you in an engaging and fast-paced environment. In fact, our interns have spoken – Samsung's internship program is ranked as one of the top programs by WayUp in 2017 and received 4.7 out 5 stars on Glassdoor. In 2016, Samsung was also listed as Forbes most trusted brand by millennials. Immerse yourself in an exclusive program, own real-life projects, and create possibility to impact our industry. Push yourself to discover your true potential and join Samsung as a 2018 summer intern. Imagine yourself HERE. Position Summary and Project Details: You will work with the Business Planning, Retail Finance team to provide financial and analytical support to the retail operations organization. You will be charged with working towards identifying and implementing a solution to a current financial management challenge. The internship will culminate in a presentation detailing the impact the solution made to the business and recommendations for further expansion and improvement. The hiring manager will provide guidance regarding the project and ongoing support throughout the process. The focus will be on system implementation and process improvement. Projects and deliverables will focus on advancing Retail Finance systems and driving to implementation. You will present your results to the Retail Leadership team and highlight the impact to the business. You will be responsible for reporting qualitative and quantitative analysis on financial transactions that take place at our retail location. You will be responsible for communicating and providing strategic insight around your findings. You will participate in ad hoc accounting and various financial duties as assigned. You will be tasked with project management activities in order to drive alignment with internal business groups. You will also assist in budgeting and company transactions for the Retail COE. General Duties include but are not limited to: •Planning, reporting, and analysis data flows and related tools •Invoice audit, validation, and processing process improvement •Internal relationship management across departments included but not limited to accounting, finance, and retail •Communications with internal and external business partners By the end of the summer you should be able to: At the conclusion of the program the intern should have a functional knowledge of Samsung's financial management process, an understanding of key projects, priorities, and initiatives of the retail organization, and the ability to navigate Samsung's structure to achieve goals If you are interested in a career in: •Financial management •Project management •Business Development Qualifications: • Full time work experience prior to Samsung Electronics. • Proficient use of Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook. • Able to work in an open office environment for extended periods of time. Internship Eligibility:  Must be enrolled in an accredited University  Maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA  Provide proper work authorization to University Relations  Attend New Hire Orientation on first day
Company Information
Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world's leading technology companies and has become recognized as one of the top 10 global brands. Samsung is currently ranked #2 on Forbes' “Most Reputable Tech Companies” for 2016 and #6 on Interbrand's "Best Global Brands” list for 2017.Our network extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. As a result of our commitment to innovation and unique design, the Samsung organization is one of the most decorated brands in the electronics industry. Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a recognized innovative leader in consumer electronics, mobile devices and enterprise solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA is pushing beyond the limits of today's technology and providing consumers and organizations with a portfolio of groundbreaking products in appliances, home entertainment, Internet of Things, mobile computing, smartphones, virtual reality, wireless infrastructure and wearables, in addition to offering leading content and services related to mobile payments, 360-degree VR video, customer support and more. Samsung is a pioneering leader in smartphones and HDTVs in the U.S. and one of America's fastest growing home appliance brands. Samsung's philosophy is based on our strong determination for growth, perpetual innovation and responsibility to corporate citizenship. As part of our Samsung Gives philanthropic platform, we offer companywide Days of Service, a volunteer time off program, and an employee giving match program, so our employees can support causes that are closest to their hearts and choose how they want to give back. Since 2002, Samsung has provided more than $46 million to more than 1,000 public schools and community organizations in the United States through its many citizenship initiatives, including the STEAM-education based Solve for Tomorrow Contest. At Samsung we work hard – every day. It is a fast-paced and challenging work environment, and we are a nimble team that constantly pushes ourselves to be the best. If you have energy, passion, dedication and drive, and you thrive in a fast-paced workplace, the rewards at Samsung are many. Apply today and find out why LinkedIn ranked us as one of North America's Most InDemand Employers in 2015. Samsung Electronics America provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Necessary Skills / Attributes
Necessary Skills and Attributes Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all appropriate levels within and outside the company. Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments and projects. Read and interpret marketing documents, media materials, and contracts (or related documents) based on corporate legal and marketing standards and philosophy. Demonstrated competency in both oral and written communication modes for internal and external personnel at all levels, especially in the sales and marketing, logistical, or financial areas of clients, prospects, and company. Superior level of collateral development and project management skills, including the ability to prepare written plans and schedules, identify objectives, create promotional materials, coordinate and direct project teams, manage creative developers, select and control printing and production resources, and manage budgets. Work independently and in a team environment in order to achieve personal and team goals and complete assignments within established time frames. Physical Demands Work is generally performed in an office environment. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between more than 50% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable work utilizing high visual acuity / detail, numeric / character distinction and moderate hand / finger dexterity. The movement and transportation of equipment, most of the time is under 25 pounds. Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PC's, printers, copiers, faxes, and other equipment commonly associated with an office work area. May require working additional hours beyond normal schedule. Travel varies depending on position. Consistently demonstrates a commitment to policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest and ethical responsibilities.