Shipping/Overheads Accountant Intern

TotalEnergies; Genf; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies in Geneva invites you to join our Trading & Shipping Accounting desk as an intern for a 6-month period beginning 1 January 2027. You will work under the Accounting Manager and support on-day-to-day accounting tasks within a dynamic energy trading environment.

You are pursuing a Master in Finance or Accounting, fluent in English and French, with strong Excel skills (VBA a plus). This internship offers hands-on experience in invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and monthly closings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master Degree in Finance or Accounting, preferably in final year.
• Excellent English and French verbal and writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills, good teamwork and communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented, organized and rigorous.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel; VBA is a plus.
• A tri-partite internship agreement is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Following the accounting and the payment of T&S invoices.
• Carrying out the follow-up on the provisions, the bank reconciliations.
• Making online declarations and online payments with the tax authorities.
• Participating in the production of consolidated and social financial statements.
• Reviewing the results of spot voyages.
• Assisting with monthly closings and reporting tasks.
• Assisting with VAT and tax declarations.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory financial statements and audit processes.
• Contributing to projects (process automation, operational improvements…).

Skills

English proficiency

French proficiency

Analytical skills

Team spirit

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

VBA (advantage)

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

VBA

Job description

Desired start date 1st of January 2027

Take your first steps into a fulfilling career and join our team as an intern!Are you looking to grow your career in the vibrant world of energy trading?

Contexte et environnementDesired start date 1st of January 2027 Do you have a Finance / Accounting background and good knowledge of IT tools? If yes, we would love to see your profile as we are looking for our next intern to join our Accounting desk for a 6-month period. TotalEnergies has developed a strong expertise in the trading and shipping of oil and biofuels. Trading and Shipping entities are based in Geneva, Paris, Dubai, Athens, Houston and Singapore. TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping (T&S) is the European trading and shipping hub in Geneva of the trading of oil and oil products , which bring s together very large teams around the trading activities . It is in charge of all physical trading andshipping of crude oil and refined products on behalf of the TotalEnergies Company. It has been anactive participant all over the supply chain as well as on the derivatives paper market inorder to manage the market risk for a long time. Activités The Trading business is fast-moving, dynamic and complex environment: it is necessary to understand the business and react quickly. You will report totheAccounting Manager within the Trading & Shipping financial team. Your main responsibilities will be the following:

• Following the accounting and the payment of T&S invoices,
• Carrying out the follow-up on the provisions, the bank reconciliations,
• Making online declarations and online payments with the tax organisms
• Participating in the production of consolidated and social financial statements,
• Reviewing the results of spot voyages,
• Assisting with monthly closings and reporting tasks
• Assisting with VAT and tax declarations
• Supporting the preparation of statutory financial statements and audit processes
• Contributing to projects (process automation, operational improvements…)

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population and we are committed to the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation. We are fully embracing the digital revolution. Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success. Reinforcing the competencies of our people is a key pillar of our culture: we train our people to ensure their development and we pledge to encourage safety in all our actions. We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding industry that requests to be always on the edge, we cultivate a friendly workplace where our people feel good, where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us. Profil du candidat

• You are pursuing a Master Degree in a Business School, in Finance or Accounting , and ideally enrolled in your final year.
• You have excellent English and French verbal and writing skills
• You have strong analytical skills, a good team spirit, and a great ability to communicate.
• Details orientation, organization and rigour, are essential for this position.
• Excellent Knowledge of Excel is mandatory / VBA is a plus
• A tri-partite internship agreement is mandatory