Data Strategy Intern

Job Description: Data Strategy Intern

Company: AltQuad

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Duration: 6 months

Type: Internship

About AltQuad:
AltQuad enables transformations for bookkeeping and accounting firms globally through expert offshore services, process consulting, and ERP implementation. With core specialties including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax, and Data Storytelling, we partner with our clients to drive efficiency and growth. Join our team of 45+ experts in our mission to reshape accounting practices.

Role Overview:
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and skilled with tools like Excel? AltQuad is seeking a motivated Intern to support our operational efficiency. In this role, you will work directly with our timesheet data, helping to manage its collection, consolidate it for reporting, and use it to provide insights that support resource management, project tracking, and client billing. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business operations, reporting, and process improvement within a dynamic, growing company, utilizing key business software.

Key Responsibilities:

- **Timesheet and Reimbursements Management & Support**:
○ Facilitate the timely and accurate completion of timesheets by our team members (~45 individuals) using our SharePoint-based system.

○ Validate the OOP claims with regards to our existing OOP policy to ensure no defaulted claims are approved or disbursed

○ Assist in developing and implementing streamlined processes or communication strategies to improve timesheet and reimbursement submissions consistency.
- **Data Consolidation & Reporting**:
○ Consolidate timesheet data and OOP claims data from Excel/SharePoint into a usable format for reporting purposes.

○ Utilize Excel and potentially BI tools (like Power BI/Zoho Analytics) to create, maintain, and update reports and dashboards visualizing key operational metrics (e.g., time allocation, resource utilization).

○ Prepare regular summary reports highlighting operational trends and potential areas needing attention.

○ Assist in preparing reports detailing time spent on client projects for billing support purposes, using consolidated timesheet data.
- **Process Improvement Support**:
○ Identify opportunities to enhance data collection, management, and reporting processes using available tools.

○ Recommend improvements to the current timesheet structure or data capture process to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.

○ Collaborate with team members to understand their reporting needs and ensure outputs are relevant and helpful.

Who We're Looking For:

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation, charts). Experience with Power Query is a significant advantage.
- Familiarity with data visualization concepts. Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Zoho Analytics, etc.) is a plus.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills - comfortable following up with team members.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn and contribute.
- Ability to manage tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

- Direct, hands-on experience in business operations support, reporting, and process optimization.
- A chance to see your work directly influence operational improvements and client support functions.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Exposure to the workings of a BPO/KPO serving international accounting firms.
- A collaborative and supportive work culture in our Mumbai office.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fresher, Internship
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹5,000.00 - ₹7,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- Which city are you based out of ?
- Are you available for 6 months?
- Are you available to join immediately?
- Do you have your own laptop and high-speed internet connection for work?
- Are you comfortable with a monthly stipend of INR 5K ?

Work Location: Remote