Accounts / Business Administration Intern

Job Title: Accounts / Business Administration Intern (University Internship)
Company: Dona Manis Cake Shop
Location: Katong Shopping Centre, Singapore
Duration: 3 months
Type: Internship (Full-time)

About Us:
Dona Manis Cake Shop is a heritage bakery located in Katong Shopping Centre, renowned for its iconic banana pies and old-school pastries. With over 30 years of tradition and a loyal following, we are in the midst of expanding our retail and backend operations while preserving the warmth and authenticity of our brand.

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
• 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