Finance Intern - (12 months) - Studentjob.ch

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Jobster is a growing Swiss scale-up based in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland. The company operates in a fast-paced, international environment with a vibrant and diverse team of young professionals. This Finance Intern role offers the opportunity to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world corporate finance, working closely with Accountants and the Finance Manager on daily financial operations. Accounting Support: Assist the finance team with daily Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) tasks, including data entry, invoice matching, and processing employee expenses. Reconciliations: Help perform weekly and monthly bank, credit card, and platform reconciliations to ensure data accuracy. Month-End Assistance: Support the team during the month-end closing process by preparing standard journal entries and gathering necessary documentation. Data Management and Analysis: Help maintain clean financial databases and assist in preparing data for management reports, KPI tracking, and ad-hoc financial analysis using Excel. Process Improvement: Assist in identifying inefficiencies and help draft documentation for internal finance procedures. Administrative Tasks: Provide general administrative support to the Finance department, including organising financial files for audit readiness. Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration (e.g., HEC, HEG, or equivalent). Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and basic formulas. Familiarity with basic accounting principles is required; previous exposure to accounting software or ERPs is a plus but not required. Fluency in both French and English (written and spoken) is required; working knowledge of German is a bonus. Soft skills: curious mindset, strong willingness to learn, highly organised, rigorous, attentive to detail, team player with good communication skills and a positive attitude. Gain real work experience from day one with direct responsibility for the company's cash flow. Receive hands-on guidance from a dedicated manager in a supportive environment that fosters learning and growth. Develop unique, foundational finance skills highly valued in any corporate career path. Work within a vibrant team of young and diverse professionals in a fast-paced, international setting in Lausanne. Contribute directly to the company's financial health through visible, measurable results.

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