Controlling Intern

What is the opportunity?

Are you a university level student with a strong interest or affinity with topics such as financial analysis, financial statement preparation, statutory audit? Are you looking for an internship to gain work experience in an international fast-paced environment? Then this might be a great opportunity for you! As an intern in our EMEA Controlling team you’ll get an amazing opportunity to learn and develop yourself while making a real impact.

You will be exposed to the full scope of finance-compliance activities and will work closely with the other controlling team members, finance- and other internal teams. The position is full-time (two days at the office) for six months.

• Support the various internal and external compliance audits (e.g., SOX, IA, ACP) in close cooperation with the other controlling team members.
• Assistance in monthly US GAAP reporting and support a proper month-end closing cycle (Journal Entry, Report preparation).
• Support in monthly Balance Sheet reviews.
• Assistance in preparing the annual budget cycle for the assigned cost centers.
• Support preparing the annual statutory reports for the assigned legal entities for the new year.
• Ad hoc activities (support in various projects /reports).

The intern is part of the EMEA controlling team and will report to one of the Junior Controllers. The controlling team is part of a broader EMEA finance team (FSSC, FP&A and Controlling).

• Level of education: HBO - Business Economics/Accounting or similar.
• Able to communicate in English.
• Able to work independently.
• Hands-on mentality with a pro‑active attitude.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excel proficiency.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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