Finance and Accounting Intern

Suisselle SA; Genf; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Suisselle SA in Geneva is seeking a motivated Finance & Accounting Intern to support day-to-day operations, data processing and controls within an international setting. You will work closely with the Finance team on SAP Business One transactions and reporting, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-moving business environment.

The role requires a solid foundation in accounting and a keen eye for detail, with strong Excel skills and numerical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.
• Familiarity with AP/AR, invoices, payments and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day accounting and finance operations including AP/AR, payments and reconciliations.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate accounting records in SAP Business One.
• Review and validate financial transactions and supporting documentation for discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close activities and reporting.
• Extract and consolidate financial and sales data from SAP for management reporting.
• Support Excel analyses and creation of management reports.

Skills

Numerical skills

Excel

Data analysis

ERP systems

Power BI

English/French

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Economics/Business Administration

Tools

SAP Business One

Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Intern to join our team in Geneva.

This is a hands-on internship offering practical exposure to day-to-day finance and accounting activities within an international company. Working closely with the Finance team, you will support accounting operations, financial data processing and controls, ERP transactions and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a good foundation in accounting and finance, is comfortable working with numbers and data, and is keen to develop strong practical experience in a fast-moving business environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting and Finance operations, including AP/AR, payments and reconciliations;
• Perform financial data entry and maintain accurate accounting records in SAP Business One;
• Review, cross-check and validate financial transactions and supporting documentation, identifying discrepancies where necessary;
• Support bank and account reconciliations and preparation of information for month-end activities;
• Extract, verify and consolidate financial and sales data from SAP;
• Assist with regular financial reporting, Excel analyses and management reports;
• Support maintenance and improvement of Finance processes, documentation and internal controls;
• Assist the Finance team with other accounting, reporting and administrative activities as required.

Skills & experience

• Currently completing or recently completed education in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration;
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements;
• Understanding of AP/AR, invoices, payments and reconciliations;
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent Excel skills and strong data-handling capabilities; experience with reporting, data analysis or visualisation tools such as Power BI is an advantage;
• Comfortable working with ERP/accounting systems;
• Previous internship or practical experience in Finance or Accounting is an advantage;
• Structured, rigorous and reliable, with the ability to cross-check information and identify inconsistencies;
• Proactive and interested in understanding the logic behind financial data rather than simply processing transactions;
• Good English, French is a plus.

What we offer

You will gain practical experience across accounting operations, SAP Business One, financial controls, reconciliations, reporting and data analysis, working directly with the Finance team.

The internship is designed for someone who already has a solid academic foundation in Finance or Accounting and wants to develop this knowledge through practical, hands-on experience in an international business environment.