Accounting/Finance Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 25,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai seeks an Accounting/Finance Intern who is a current student pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance. The internship will provide hands-on experience in various accounting functions including accounts receivable and payable, cost accounting, and internal audit. Interns at this firm are integral to the team and have the chance to be hired for full-time roles upon graduation. Strong writing, documentation, and teamwork skills are essential. Competitive pay is provided for this role.

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Coaching and mentoring

Opportunity for full-time positions

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree at an accredited institution in Accounting or Finance.
• Motivated and self-directed individual.
• Must be able to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cost accounting.
• Perform journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assists with financial analysis and budgeting.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Ability to learn new skills

Education

Current student in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks an accounting or finance student to join our team in the Dubai office. The ideal candidate for this position should be available to do full‑time internship during their final year. Duties may include working in accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, project accounting, and internal audit. This internship includes professional work experience and diverse accounting experience. We invite you to apply!

As a Accounting/Finance Intern, a typical day might include the following:

• Offering support in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, tax, internal audit, consolidation accounting, business unit finance support, and/or project accounting.
• Performing journal entries, account analyses, and reconciliations, documenting accounting processes, and assisting in performing month‑end close tasks and/or in the preparation of tax returns.
• Assisting with preparation of financial analysis, budgets and projections, product cost analyses, and other analyses.
• Assisting with research and planning according to generally accepted accounting principles and/or current tax laws.
• Assisting with special projects.

This job might be for you if you:

• Are a current student pursuing a degree at an accredited institution in Accounting or Finance.
• Are motivated and self‑directed.
• Have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Are able to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Have background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Have negative drug test result(s).

Location

UAE – Dubai Silicon Oasis

Why an internship at SEL?

• Interns are integral part of our teams and we are invested in coaching and mentoring our interns.
• You gain hands‑on experience and work side‑by‑side with industry experts.
• We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high‑quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real‑world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.
• We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full‑time roles upon graduation.

Pay Range Data

Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role and on an hourly basis.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.