Internship: Group Accounting & Reporting (non-thesis)
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Join Philips' global GAR team in this internship focused on Group Accounting & Reporting, where you will gain exposure to IFRS and external financial reporting, ESG and sustainability reporting, governance and compliance processes, high-profile projects impacting Philips' global Finance organization, and collaboration with experienced accounting and reporting professionals and senior stakeholders across the company.
Job description
Start Date: as soon as possible
Duration: 6 months
Type: Internship (non-thesis)
Your role:
- Support the Group Accounting and Reporting Team (GAR) in executing activities related to financial reporting, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with ESG reporting activities, including data collection, process documentation, benchmarking, and supporting reporting requirements.
- Support the administration, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the ARIC SharePoint environment and related governance documentation.
- Conduct research on technical accounting, reporting, regulatory, and sustainability topics, summarizing findings and recommendations for the team.
- Assist with the preparation and review of presentations, reports, training materials, and communication packages for finance stakeholders.
- Analyze financial and non-financial information to identify trends, observations, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Support the maintenance of departmental documentation, including procedures, work instructions, governance frameworks, and reporting guidance.
- Participate in team meetings, workshops, and project discussions, documenting actions and supporting project follow-up where required.
- Support various global Finance projects and strategic initiatives, gaining exposure to accounting, reporting, internal controls, and business processes.
- Stay informed of developments in financial reporting, sustainability reporting, and industry best practices while continuously developing technical and analytical skills.
You're the right fit if:
- Active enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Sustainability Reporting or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Interest in financial reporting, accounting, governance, and sustainability reporting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Attention to detail and a structured way of working
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience with SharePoint is considered a plus
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn in a dynamic international environment
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
About Philips
We are a health technology company.
Philips is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s lives across the health continuum – from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Applying advanced technologies and deep clinical and consumer insights, Philips delivers integrated solutions that address the Quadruple Aim: improved patient experience, better health outcomes, improved staff experience, and lower cost of care.