It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Company Overview

At Proofpoint, people are at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re customer-focused, collaborative and committed to excellence. Through a culture of diversity, honesty and initiative, we deliver meaningful innovation that helps manage today’s biggest threats. With opportunities in all functions, we offer many exciting reasons to join our team.

Why Proofpoint

We are wholly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a pioneer in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner. We welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future #LifeAtPFPT.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

The Role:

Proofpoint are looking for an Accounting Intern to join our fast-paced, high performing international accounting team in Belfast. This individual will be an integral part of the international accounting team with focus on our European and South American countries.  This is a great opportunity that will allow for career growth as the Company continues to expand.

• Responsible for assisting with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures, including account reconciliations and roll-forward schedules

• Support in the procure to pay process end to end

• Assistance and preparation of journal entries based on review of supporting reconciliations and schedules

• General Ledger responsibilities including, but not limited to monthly Management reporting packages, Accounting for International Subs, Accruals, and other areas

• Assist in preparing monthly balance sheet and income statement flux variance analyses for management reporting

• Support in annual subs audits where applicable

• Support team in finance SOX compliance activities

• Assist in process improvement projects, including coordination with cross-functional teams

• Deliver on any ad-hoc projects as necessary

Qualifications:

• Pursuing undergraduate degree in Accounting or similar accounting qualification
• Able to work 40 hours a week, minimum of 3 days onsite in Belfast office

• Strong proficiency in Excel

• Strong organisation and verbal/communications skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and prioritization skills

• System ERP experience a plus, primarily D365

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!