Accounting & Reporting Intern: ESG, IFRS & Global Projects

Philips; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 5,600 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance (€300 net near AMS)

Travel compensation up to €192 net

Paid holidays per internship term

Job summary

Philips offers an internship in Group Accounting & Reporting (non-thesis) in Amsterdam or Eindhoven. Start date asap, duration 6 months, 32–40h per week.

You will support financial reporting, governance, ESG reporting, and SharePoint governance, while developing accounting and analytical skills with senior stakeholders. The role involves researching technical accounting topics, preparing materials for finance stakeholders, and contributing to process improvements in a global finance environment.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Sustainability Reporting or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in financial reporting, accounting, governance, and sustainability reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and a structured way of working.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with SharePoint is considered a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn in a dynamic international environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Accounting and Reporting Team (GAR) in executing activities related to financial reporting, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with ESG reporting activities, including data collection, process documentation, benchmarking, and supporting reporting requirements.
• Support the administration, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the ARIC SharePoint environment and related governance documentation.
• Conduct research on technical accounting, reporting, regulatory, and sustainability topics, summarizing findings and recommendations for the team.
• Assist with the preparation and review of presentations, reports, training materials, and communication packages for finance stakeholders.
• Analyze financial and non-financial information to identify trends, observations, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Support the maintenance of departmental documentation, including procedures, work instructions, governance frameworks, and reporting guidance.
• Participate in team meetings, workshops, and project discussions, documenting actions and supporting project follow-up where required.
• Support various global Finance projects and strategic initiatives, gaining exposure to accounting, reporting, internal controls, and business processes.
• Stay informed of developments in financial reporting, sustainability reporting, and industry best practices while continuously developing technical and analytical skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Active enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Sustainability Reporting or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Philips offers an internship in Group Accounting & Reporting (non-thesis) in Amsterdam or Eindhoven. Start date asap, duration 6 months, 32–40h per week.

You will support financial reporting, governance, ESG reporting, and SharePoint governance, while developing accounting and analytical skills with senior stakeholders. The role involves researching technical accounting topics, preparing materials for finance stakeholders, and contributing to process improvements in a global finance environment.