General Controllership intern Review

• Supported the month-end close process by resolving accounting issues, preparing account reconciliations, and recording standard and complex journal entries, including intercompany and accruals.
• Helped reconcile intercompany transactions across the group, working to resolve any differences and ensure accurate group reporting.
• Assisted in preparing supporting documents and reconciliations for quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, including audit requests for Travelport Group.
• Prepared and worked with key financial reports such as balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany recharges, general ledger loan balances for tax, depreciation close packs etc using financial systems including Oracle Financial, Cognos, Orbit Analytics, Cadency, and OneSource.

Yes, I was given a significant amount of responsibility during my placement at Travelport. I played a key role in the month-end close process, preparing account reconciliations and handling both standard and complex journal entries, including intercompany transactions and accruals. Beyond core accounting tasks, I took ownership of leading a corporate social responsibility (CSR) day, coordinating logistics and volunteer involvement across teams. I was also part of high-impact projects, including developing new financial KPIs aligned with the company’s strategic goals and presenting a winning social media strategy to the CEO as part of an innovation challenge. These opportunities not only deepened my technical skills but also enhanced my leadership, teamwork, and communication abilities.

Excel (advanced), Word (advanced), PowerPoint (advanced), Cadency (advanced), Oracle Financial (advanced), Orbit Analytics (advanced), Cognos (advanced), One Source (intermediate).

I received a high level of support and guidance throughout my placement at Travelport, which was instrumental in both my personal and professional development. From the outset, I was assigned a mentor and manager who provided regular check-ins, constructive feedback, and clear expectations. I was also encouraged to ask questions and seek clarification, which created a very open and approachable environment.

The company culture at Travelport was inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented. From day one, I felt welcomed and supported by colleagues at all levels. There was a strong emphasis on teamwork and knowledge-sharing, which made it easy to learn and contribute meaningfully, even as an intern. Travelport fostered a culture of innovation and openness — evidenced by initiatives like the intern innovation challenge, where our ideas were taken seriously and presented directly to the CEO. The atmosphere was professional yet friendly, with a healthy balance between individual accountability and collective success. Additionally, the focus on CSR, such as the volunteer day I helped organise, showed a genuine commitment to giving back to the community. Overall, it was a dynamic and encouraging environment that motivated me to do my best work and continue developing both technically and personally.

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement at Travelport — it was both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling. The variety of responsibilities, from month-end accounting tasks to cross-functional projects, kept the work engaging and helped me develop a wide range of skills. I especially appreciated the opportunities to contribute to meaningful initiatives, like the development of financial KPIs and the CSR day I led, which made me feel like a valued part of the team. The supportive culture, exposure to different finance functions, and chances to present to senior leadership made the experience dynamic and inspiring. I not only gained practical knowledge but also grew in confidence and clarity about my career path. Overall, it was an incredibly positive and enjoyable experience that exceeded my expectations.

Yes