Internship: Group Accounting & Reporting (non-thesis)

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Job Title Internship: Group Accounting & Reporting (non-thesis) Job Description Start Date: as soon as possible Duration: 6 months Type: Internship (non-thesis) Weekly Presence: 40h (minimum 32h) Location: Amsterdam or Eindhoven Internship: Group Accounting & Reporting (non-thesis) You will be part of Philips' global GAR team and gain exposure to IFRS and external financial reporting , ESG and sustainability reporting , g overnance and compliance processes , h igh-profile projects impacting Philips' global Finance organization , c ollaboration with experienced accounting and reporting professionals , s enior stakeholder interaction across the company. 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 o r 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. Monthly full-time allowance between € 500 - € 700 gross, depending on your education level. If you need to relocate to The Netherlands specifically for the internship there will be a different allowance. Part-time internships receive the allowance pro-rata. Housing compensation, in case of relocating to the vicinity of the office, € 300,- net if location is in the vicinity of Amsterdam, € 255,- net for all other Philips locations. To be eligible, your usual home-work travel distance needs to be more than 50 km or 1.5 hours of travel time (one way). Afterwards, you need to provide the rental contract from your (new) landlord. Travel compensation, if you are not eligible for a free public transport (OV chipkaart - student travel product) ; you can receive max. € 192,- net depending on your location. Paid holidays per internship term. About Philips We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. • Learn more about our business . • Discover our rich and exciting history . • Learn more about our purpose . If you ’ re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here . #LI-OFFICE