Cognizant

Accounts Intern at Cognizant

InternshipIn OfficeChennai6 months18K/mo5 openingsWithin 30 days

About this internship

Cognizant is hiring a Accounts Intern in Chennai for a 6-month, fully mentored internship. This is real, reviewed work on live projects — not a training sandbox or a certificate mill. About the internship You will join the accounts team and work alongside people who do this professionally every…

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Skills you'll use

AccountingTallyAdvanced ExcelBookkeepingReconciliationGSTInvoicingAccounts PayableDocumentationAttention to Detail

What you'll do

Record transactions and maintain ledgers.
Reconcile bank and vendor statements.
Support invoicing and payment follow-ups.
Assist with monthly closing schedules.
Document your work so the next person can pick it up

Who can apply

Education: pursuing or completed BBA/MBA/PGDM or an equivalent degree
Graduation year: 2025, 2026 or 2027 batch
Minimum 60% / 6.0 CGPA (relaxable for candidates with strong practical projects)
Technical skills: working knowledge of Accounting, Tally, Advanced Excel, Bookkeeping
Soft skills: clear written communication, ownership, willingness to document work
Experience: none required — freshers welcome; prior projects or certifications are a plus

Perks & benefits

Certificate of CompletionLetter of RecommendationPre-Placement Offer (PPO) OpportunityFlexible Working HoursMentorship from Industry ExpertsFree Learning Resources & Certification SupportReal Project & Portfolio ExposureNetworking with Professionals

Interview & selection process

1The selection process for the Accounts Intern role at Cognizant is merit-based and typically runs over 4 stages: Round 1: Application & Resume Screening — apply through this page; profiles are shortlisted on fundamentals, projects and role fit. Round 2: Online Assessment — aptitude plus role-specific questions covering Accounting, Tally, Advanced Excel. Round 3: Technical / Functional Interview — a discussion of your projects and practical scenarios covering Accounting, Tally, Advanced Excel, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation. Expect "how would you approach this?" rather than definitions. Round 4: HR Discussion — role expectations, stipend, start date, location and offer. Shortlisted candidates are contacted after applying. There are no charges at any stage of the process — Cognizant never asks candidates for money.

About Cognizant

About Cognizant Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that helps clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences. It is one of India's largest IT employers with major delivery centres across Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata. Industry IT…

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