Finance Intern @ Henkel Romania

About this position

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We are looking for a motivated and analytical Finance Intern to join our team in Bucharest. This role offers hands-on experience across both accounting and controlling activities.  You will work closely with experienced finance professionals, contribute to key business processes, and develop valuable analytical and technical skills in a dynamic international environment.

What you´ll do:

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Assist with timely and accurate accounting postings, account reconciliations, and trial balance reviews
• Prepare reports, financial computations, and supporting documentation
• Assist with manual payments, invoicing requests, and fixed assets administration
• Support the preparation and review of VAT journals, accounting registers, and statistical reports
• Active participation in external and internal audit, preparation of documentation for internal control, annual counting
• Ensure accurate processing, archiving, and maintenance of financial documentation
• Support the preparation of financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and analytical reports  
• Analyze customer payment behavior and support accounts receivable management activities
• Review overdue balances and support credit management processes
• Contribute to the development of reports using Business Intelligence (BI) tools and SAP scripting 
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and support internal and external audit activities
• Participate in finance projects focused on process improvement and digital transformation
• Support ad-hoc financial analyses and reporting requests from the Finance team

• University degree or final-year student in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• No previous professional experience required
• Good accounting knowledge
• Good to very good English skills, both written and spoken
• Medium to advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Initiative and determination to achieve results
• Good organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Interest in finance, accounting, and digital tools
• High standards of professional ethics and accountability

• An international working environment with exposure to local, regional, and global teams
• Practical experience in a leading multinational company
• Continuous learning opportunities through functional and leadership development programs
• A supportive environment focused on personal and professional growth
• Exposure to modern finance tools, BI reporting, and SAP systems
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Private healthcare and life & accident insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Holiday bonuses for Easter, Christmas, March 8th, and June 1st
• Financial support for important life events
• Well-being programs and preventive healthcare initiatives
• Equal opportunities and an inclusive workplace culture