MIT Associate Intern (Rolling Intake)

About Shell Malaysia

Shell Malaysia, a subsidiary of Shell plc, is an oil & gas company that has been present in Malaysia since 1891. The company has several production-sharing contracts (PSCs) for oil and gas production offshore Sarawak and Sabah and operates around 970 retail sites in the country.

Your role

The role will generally encompass submitting accurate and timely tax returns, supporting documents, and schedules under the relevant local tax rules, regulations and generally accepted practices, within the deadlines set by the Authority. Pay or effect payment of all tax liabilities on time and in the right amount, as shown on the tax return. Submit accurate and timely tax accounting information following local and Group accounting requirements. Closely engage with other processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities upon which tax payments/returns submissions depend.

Interns will gain exposure in:

• Prepare and execute accurate and timely tax returns, respective supporting documents required, and tax payments.
• Develop professional working relationships with colleagues within the process and in the interface process across Finance Operations.
• Ensure the effectiveness of operating controls and report all control incidents.
• Update work instructions as and when applicable and at regular intervals as per Work Instructions policy guidelines
• Conduct variance analysis, reasonableness checks, and reconciliations.
• Collate information for inquiries from external auditors and authorities.
• Support change management initiatives and contribute to successful go-live of tax migrations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to continuously improve processes.
• Comply with Shell Group records management & Information risk management procedures and manage the working papers and supporting documentation related to the tax returns.
• Perform Balance Sheet analysis on tax accounts balances and ensure accuracy of balances as per required guidelines.

Training & development

In this internship, Shell will help you develop your potential through:

• Mentoring and Guided Responsibilities: You’ll have the opportunity to develop into a future leader through mentoring and guided responsibilities.
• Real Projects: You’ll work on real projects that contribute to the current and future energy mix.
• Support: You’ll receive support from leaders, mentors, and colleagues who guide and encourage you.
• Networking: You’ll have the opportunity to grow, develop, and collaborate with your global peers and Shell management in various networking events.
• Assessment: After you’ve been placed, you, your mentor, and your supervisor agree on which project you will undertake and on your specific development goals.

Benefits

In addition to a monthly stipend, you will also get many other benefits:

• A real project with a significant level of business impact.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues
• Grow your skills: learn today, lead tomorrow
• Achieve balance in a values-led culture
• Discovering which skills you need to develop, through constructive feedback.
• Developing valuable networks and contracts for future career opportunities.

Career progression

Shell is a huge advocate for career development. They will encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, they frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

Work-life balance

Interning at Shell will help you achieve balance in a values-led culture. On the official page, Shell also states that they offer several flexible working arrangements subject to business requirements for its employees to help support work-life balance.

Company culture

Shell Malaysia advocates diversity and inclusion (D&I) and has been one of the first employers in Malaysia to implement D&I. The company uses a variety of levers to progress and embed D&I into its operations and culture, including communication, education, recruitment, development and mentoring, and building a supportive and inclusive work environment. The majority of its employees' reviews also convey their satisfaction regarding the working culture in Shell which is very supportive, conducive, and lively. 

About you

Shell is looking for students who meet the following requirements:

• Internship requirements in Finance/Accounting or equivalent Professional Qualification
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Working knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications/Macro is welcomed.
• Results-oriented, fast-paced, resourceful, and proactive.
• Good communication, stakeholder engagement & analytical skills

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• shell.com.my/careers/shell-commitment-to-diversity-inclusion/supporting-you-when-it-counts/training-and-development.html
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/Shell-Malaysia-Reviews-EI_IE5833.0,5_IL.6,14_IN170.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng
• shell.com/careers/about-careers-at-shell/assessed-internships.html
• glassdoor.sg/Salary/Shell-Malaysia-Salaries-EI_IE5833.0,5_IL.6,14_IN170_IP2.htm