INTERNSHIP FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

Job description

PUMA is one of the world‘s leading Sports Brands that designs and develops footwear, apparel and accessories. It starts in sport and ends in fashion. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running, Training, Fitness, Golf and Motorsports.

We are committed to working in ways that contribute to the world by supporting creativity, sustainability and peace, and by staying true to the principles of being fair, honest, positive and creative in decisions made and actions taken.

We are currently looking for a Finance and Accounting intern . Join our Finance team at PUMA International Sports Marketing B.V. in Leusden and experience firsthand how exciting and complex the financial parameters in the sports marketing sector are.

As a Finance and Accounting intern you will have an opportunity to get insight into the financial impact and legal/tax/compliance requirements in the sports marketing field. You will be part of a dynamic international team. We are seeking a detailed oriented student to aide with accounting, financial analyses and compliance tasks as of September 2018 (start date flexible).
Support in the following:
· Accounts payable and accounts receivable process
· Fulfilling legal/tax requirements such as VAT returns or Intrastat reporting
· Ad-hoc reports and analyses
· Creation of process descriptions and policies for the Finance Department
· Filing and documentation tasks

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Requirements:
·  Must currently be enrolled in a recognized college/university, ideally with a major in Finance / Controlling
·  Excellent quantitative, analytical and organizational skills
·  Detail oriented, self-motivated and proactive
·  Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
·  Be able to treat information and data with the appropriate confidentiality
·  Ability to collect data, examine it and share an informed and supported conclusion
·  Very strong computer skills, especially MS Office Excel, SAP is a plus
·  Excellent English language skills (written and spoken)
·  Be a team player and have a strong interest in sports
·  You live in the Netherlands

The internship requires a period of 6 months and 40 hours per week. PUMA will pay a placement fee.

If you are a flexible, open-minded and dedicated individual, PUMA offers interesting opportunities not only in an exciting and challenging industry, but also an enjoyable and open working atmosphere.