Financial Controlling & Performance Management Intern

Axa España; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA España is seeking a Financial Controlling and Performance Management Intern to support closings for LATAM, Africa, Turkey. You will automate processes, review control checks in the consolidation system, and assist with IFRS closings, forecasts, and analyses.

A hands-on role demanding precise data and timely submissions. Ideal candidates are final-year students or recent graduates in Finance/Audit/Accounting/Controlling with strong Excel skills, English fluency, and a proactive, organized

Qualifications

• Ongoing studies in Finance/Audit & Accounting/Controlling or related field.
• Previous practical experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work files (Excel, PowerPoint) for closings and automate processes.
• Review control checks in the financial system and coordinate with entities to fix discrepancies.
• Participate in IFRS closings (monthly, quarterly, pre-closings, forecasts) ensuring timely submissions.
• Conduct regular and ad-hoc business analyses and support daily tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

IFRS knowledge (basic)

Strong communication

Education

Finance/Audit & Accounting/Controlling or similar (ongoing studies)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Primary mission:

The Financial Controlling and Performance Management Intern will be part of the LATAM and Africa + Turkey geographical area, and its missions will be mainly oriented to:

• Preparing work files (Excel, PowerPoint) necessary for closings and continuously striving to automate processes in order to provide more accurate data.
• Review of the control checks in the financial system (Group consolidation tool) and contacting the entities with the aim of correcting the discrepancies.
• Participating in the IFRS closings procedures (monthly, quarterly, preclosings and forecasts) making sure that the figures are correct and submitted by the entities in a timely manner.
• Conducting regular and occasional business analyses.
• Providing assistance to the team members on their daily tasks based upon current needs and preparing ad-hoc reports related to the perimeter.

Candidate profile:

Background and experience:

• Ongoing studies (final semesters)/recent graduate, degree in Finance/Audit & Accounting/ Controlling or similar.
• Previous practical experience in the field is an advantage.

Technical and professional skills:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge of the IFRS and accounting mechanisms.
• Fluent in English.
• Basic knowledge of the insurance industry.
• Very good knowledge of Ms Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Soft skills and competencies:

• Proactive, autonomous, organized, and reliable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity for managing tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in the international and fast-paced environment.
• Initiative and agile spirit.

AXA International Markets (IMa) brings together AXA markets in America (Mexico, Colombia and Brazil), MEA (Turkey, Lebanon, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria, Egypt and CIMA Countries) and SEA (Philippines, Indonesian, and Thailand) with the determined and exciting ambition to create strong sustainable and profitable growth. Driven by our culture, International Markets strengthens, energizes and develops innovative solutions and capabilities tailored to the diverse needs of our customers, whilst protecting our reputation, our brand and our balance sheet. To support this emerging market-oriented business model, AXA IMa offers a multicultural and diverse environment (languages, countries, nationalities) and multiple international career development opportunities. #LI-ES1 #LI-HYBRID