Internship: Group Accounting & Reporting (non-thesis)

Philips; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 5,600 - 8,900; Full time

Job summary

Philips is seeking an intern to join the Group Accounting & Reporting (GAR) team in the Netherlands. You will gain exposure to IFRS and external financial reporting, ESG and sustainability reporting, governance and compliance processes, and high-profile projects across Philips' global finance organization.

This 6-month internship starts as soon as possible and offers hands-on experience working with experienced accounting professionals and senior stakeholders, including opportunities to

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support GAR in financial reporting, governance, compliance, and improvement initiatives.
• Assist with ESG reporting, data collection, benchmarking, and reporting requirements.
• Support ARIC SharePoint administration and governance documentation.
• Research technical accounting, reporting, regulatory, and sustainability topics, summarizing findings.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing presentations, reports, and training materials for finance stakeholders.
• Analyze financial and non-financial data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain departmental documentation, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Participate in team meetings and project discussions, documenting actions and follow-up.
• Support global Finance projects and exposure to accounting and internal controls.
• Stay informed on developments in financial and sustainability reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration/Sustainability Reporting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint (experience preferred)

Job description

Job description

Join Philips' global GAR team in this internship focused on Group Accounting & Reporting, where you will gain exposure to IFRS and external financial reporting, ESG and sustainability reporting, governance and compliance processes, high-profile projects impacting Philips' global Finance organization, and collaboration with experienced accounting and reporting professionals and senior stakeholders across the company.

Start Date: as soon as possible

Duration: 6 months

Type: Internship (non-thesis)

Your role:

• 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.

You're the right fit if:

• 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

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

About Philips

We are a health technology company.