Early Careers: Accounting/Finance – Internship Summer 2024 -Philadelphia
Pennsylvania, United States
April 09, 2024

Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
The Business

Create your future.  The Finance function serves both internal and external customers: Colleagues within our Company, client organizations, shareholders, financial institutions, vendors and regulatory agencies around the world. We focus on the following:

Managing shareholder and Wall Street relationships in support of the Company’s stock. 
Coordinating forecasting, budgeting, and consolidated financial analytics; supporting business leaders in meeting financial objectives.
Ensuring effective global governance over financial matters and compliance with various regulatory bodies around the world, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s financial reporting requirements and the financial control requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002. 
Supporting the request for proposal (RFP) process for the businesses by overseeing contract language and financial thresholds for investments, pricing, and profitability.
Supporting the businesses’ daily transaction activity, particularly related to payroll, time and expense recording, billing and cash collection, revenue recognition, and accounts payable.
Ensuring tax efficiency and appropriate statutory compliance with government agencies. 
Managing banking and insurance relationships to ensure adequate liquidity and risk management for the continuing support and growth of the Company.
Managing all global business processes on an effective and efficient basis with a mindset of continuous improvement.

Explore an opportunity. As a Finance Associate, you will be part of a collaborative team in one of our five domains of Finance which include:

Business Partnerships
Controllership
Centers of Expertise
Global Process Owners
Finance Operations Network 

Love your work.  WTW Finance offers a range of career paths to suit individual skills and interests. You will provide support on projects in one or more of the following teams:

Controllership/Accounting – This role will support the WTW Controllership team in the planning, execution, and monitoring of audit related tasks relating to 2024 SOX Program and Transformation Initiatives with SOX impact. Key responsibilities include SOX controls identification, process/controls walkthroughs, testing of controls, drafting of test conclusion summary, and working/liaising with external and internal auditors. In addition, there are ad hoc tasks relating to monitoring of Finance Management Action Plans resulting from internal audit findings.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – This role will support the WTW FP&A team by taking on reporting and analytical projects to assist in business and corporate function financial management. Key responsibilities include the following: analyzing P&L trends, preparing key business metrics reports for use by management and functional leads, and collaborating on ways to improve process/efficiency of work product.

We support graduates to develop a broad range of technical and soft skills. This breadth of knowledge across the finance function will allow you to identify which topics you find most interesting and explore them further. There are also opportunities to contribute to extra-curricular projects.
As part of a forward-thinking organization, you will work in an inclusive environment that recognizes the importance of diversity of thought in achieving success. Our aim is to attract talent who love to work collaboratively; who value differences; who are willing to move fast even in uncertainty; and who learn and adapt as they move forward.

About you. 

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 shown on resume (no major/minor specification).
A desire and curiosity to learn.
Passion for solving problems and sharing solutions.
Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, but also cooperatively in a close team environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
Knowledge of spreadsheet and presentation computer software, for example Microsoft Office or similar.
Accepting applications from candidates that graduate with a Bachelor’s degree between March 2025 through June 2025.

Compensation and Benefits: Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation: The hourly rate being offered for this role is $22 – $26/hr. USD. This role is also eligible for over-time.
Company Benefits: WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). 

The Application-Interview Process: 
Step 1: Online application, including resume/CV 
Step 2: Online assessments and Video Interview  
Step 3: Virtual Interview with business  
Step 4: Offer and on-boarding 
Recruiting tips:  
WTW specializes in preparing for the unknown. Here’s how to get ready for the big day: https://careers.wtwco.com/hints-and-tips/
EOE, including disability/vets

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At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help you sharpen your strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate your workforce and maximize performance.

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Willis Towers Watson

Early Careers: Accounting/Finance Internship for Summer 2024 in Philadelphia, focusing on various finance functions and offering a collaborative team environment. The role supports projects in Controllership/Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis, with a focus on SOX Program and financial management. Open to graduates with a Bachelor’s degree, offering a competitive hourly rate and benefits.

Early Careers: Accounting/Finance - Internship Summer 2024 -Philadelphia

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