Accounts / Business Administration Intern

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts / Business Administration Intern to support our finance and operations functions. You will gain hands-on experience in both accounting and business management tasks—ranging from bookkeeping and inventory tracking to supporting day-to-day business operations and vendor coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Finance Support:

• Assist with bookkeeping and data entry using accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or Excel)
• Help prepare monthly financial reports, profit and loss summaries, and budget trackers
• Support inventory costing and raw material reconciliation
• Process invoices, update payment records, and reconcile petty cash
• Digitize and organize financial documents for audit and compliance purposes

Business Administration Support:

• Assist with operations coordination, including working with various event department in malls to support event pop ups
• Help update SOPs, business forms, and filing systems
• Participate in planning and coordination of outlet staffing schedules and supply chain tracking
• Support retail and sales reports, outlet logistics, and customer service documentation
• Assist with ad-hoc projects such as POS improvements, menu costing, or business deck preparation

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Candidate must be studying in a local Singapore university
• Strong Excel and basic understanding of financial and business workflows
• Organized, responsible, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in heritage brands or the F&B industry is a plus
• Prior experience with Google Drive or accounting software is an advantage

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world SME experience in finance, retail operations, and business support
• Exposure to F&B retail workflows, costing, vendor management, and inventory systems
• Opportunity to contribute to the modernization of a legacy bakery
• Direct mentorship from founders and business advisors
• Recommendation letter or evaluation report for school requirements

Company Profile

About Dona Manis Cake Shop

Dona Manis Cake Shop is a Singapore heritage bakery that has been serving customers for more than 30 years. Best known for our signature banana pie and traditional handmade bakes, we started from our original shop at Katong Shopping Centre and have grown while staying true to the craftsmanship and flavours that generations of customers know us for.

Today, Dona Manis is growing beyond our original cake shop through new retail locations, online channels, corporate orders, events and partnerships. As the business expands, we are strengthening our operations and building a team that can help us preserve our heritage while supporting the next stage of growth.

We are looking for dependable, hands-on people who enjoy working in an SME environment, are comfortable taking ownership of their responsibilities and want to grow together with an established local heritage brand.

Tell employers what skills you have

Business Administration
F&B Management
Report Preparation
Interpersonal Skills
Preparing Invoices
audit paperwork
Google Drive
Event Management Support
Workflow Analysis
Finance and Accounting
Maintain Confidentiality
business administration support
Universities
Accounting Software
Profit/Loss Statements
inventory replenishment