Finance Undergraduate Review
by Honda Motor Europe
Rating
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Skills
4.8
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Responsibilities
4.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.0
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Your Impressions
4.7
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Honda Motor Europe
- 7. Would you recommend Honda Motor Europe to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Honda Motor Europe
Overview
• Assisting with month end routines, including file set-up and the accurate preparation, and posting of journals into accounting systems • Detailed Balance Sheet reconciliation • Assist with cost centre accounting and reporting • Assist with budgeting and forecasting • Liaise with the Risk and Control department • Exposure to accounts receivable activities • Data analysis for the Finance Managers • Assist with ad hoc project work in the finance area
Skills
Attention to Detail · Project Management · SAP · Analytical Skills · Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
I was tasked with consolidating a new management system for the individual contracts held by Honda. This project allowed me to liaise with department managers as well as the Operations Director in 1-to-1 meetings. Subsequently, I took the initiative to track project timelines to ensure the new system was accurately set up before the upcoming audit. Fortunately, I was recognized and rewarded for managing this project alongside my month-end responsibilities, reflecting my ability to prioritize and organize tasks effectively.
Support & Guidance
At Honda Financial Service, the whole Finance team is very friendly and always willing to help out whenever you are stuck on a task. Additionally, I was constantly supported by my line manager to improve my career development.
Culture
The office environment at Honda Financial Services is very relaxed and open. As a result, it is quite easy to simply walk up to anyone in the office to answer any queries.
Your Impressions
I thoroughly enjoyed my work placement at Honda. The opportunities presented throughout my placement year have allowed me to develop professionally. Skills such as collaborative working, leadership and presentation have been the main focal point. Honda presents various opportunities for you to step out of your comfort zone and really develop as a person.
Yes
Make sure to be willing to step out of your comfort zone and always look out for opportunities to broaden your network here at Honda. It is always great to meet new people and there is always something new to learn from each interaction.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Accounting
South East
June 2023
