Internship: Group Accounting & Reporting (non-thesis)

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.