Accounting & Finance Intern

Electra; Zürich; On-site; CHF 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, international environment

Competitive compensation package

Entrepreneurial team culture

Job summary

Electra in Zurich is offering a 6‑month internship in accounts payable and receivable for the Alpine zone (Austria and Switzerland), with exposure to a three-country, multi-currency scope. You will support cost controlling and financial data preparation while gaining broad experience in the financial cycle.

We are looking for an entry-level candidate currently studying business/finance, with strong interest in accounting and controlling.

Qualifications

• Currently studying at a university or applied sciences in business, finance or controlling.
• Interest in financial accounting, controlling and business performance mechanics.
• Rigorous, organised, able to handle high transaction volumes.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify and process supplier invoices.
• Monitor aging reports and help ensure timely payment of obligations.
• Prepare reports, analyses and KPIs.
• Involvement in controlling and the preparation of financial data.
• Assistance with international and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Financial accounting

Controlling

Organisational skills

Languages: German & English

Education

University student in business/finance/controlling

Job description

What Do We Do?

The shift to electric mobility is happening. Electra is accelerating it. Transportation is one of Europe's biggest sources of carbon emissions. Since 2021, Electra exists to make charging so simple that electric vehicles become the obvious choice for everyone.

In 5 years, we've built a team of 300+ talents from 21 nationalities in 10 countries. We’ve grown into one of Europe's leading fast-charging operators by deploying fast, reliable infrastructure and user experiences across our own network, and we’re now expanding to thousands more charging points in Europe with our own eMSP. Backed by over €1 billion in funding, we’re looking for bold, passionate, collaborative talents to drive Europe’s energy transition. If that sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Missions

Support the accounts payable and receivable cycles for the Alpine (Austria and Switzerland) zone and contribute to cost controlling. Entry-level internship offering broad exposure to the financial cycle of a three-country, multi-currency scope.

Your Responsibilities

• Review, verify and process supplier invoices
• Monitor aging reports and help ensure the timely payment of obligations
• Preparation of reports, analyses and key performance indicators
• Involvement in controlling and the preparation of financial data
• Assistance with international and cross-functional projects

Your Profile

• Currently studying at a university or university of applied sciences, ideally in business administration, finance, accounting or controlling
• Genuine interest in financial accounting, controlling and the mechanics behind business performance
• Rigorous, organised, comfortable with high transaction volumes
• Language: german + english; french a plus
• Eligible to work in Switzerland

Duration: 6 months

Location: Zurich

What Electra Offers You

• A great opportunity in a fast-growing scale-up
• An entrepreneurial journey with real impact
• A motivated and passionate team of 300+ professionals
• A flexible, inclusive, and international work environment
• An attractive compensation package

At Electra, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable, safe, and free to be themselves, fully expressing their potential. We are committed to equal opportunities and do not tolerate discrimination based on religion, cultural background, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply! We value potential, motivation, and a growth mindset just as much as experience.