2019 Intern - Accounting

Job description

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 58,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion euros in 2017. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.

In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Together with Zodiac Aerospace, Safran has more than 91,000 employees and would have around EUR 21 billion in adjusted revenue (pro forma 2016).

Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters and is featured on the 'Happy at work' rankings. The Group places fourth on the Universum ranking for the favorite companies of newly-qualified engineers in France.

Safran Seats is a world leader in aircraft passenger and crew seats. One million seats made by the company are now in service worldwide.

Occupational Summary:

Participate as a valuable member of the accounting group by working directly with an assigned mentor to complete an assigned project.

Duties and Responsibilities (essential functions):

· Assist with the creation of various accounting procedures
· Extract data from the accounting system to use for financial analysis
· Organize information and prepare journal entries
· Attend meetings related to the project or department.
· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements :

Knowledge and Skills:

· Strong written and oral communication skills.
· Actively enrolled in a field of study such as accounting or finance.
· Must be able to comprehend technical information pertaining to the commercial aircraft industry.
· Acquire an understanding manufacturing processes
· Attention to detail.
· Proficiency in MS Office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).

Education and Experience: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited accounting or finance program in upper level classes.

· Competencies: Acts in accordance with company values and related competencies.
· Communication Skills: Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

It is the policy of Safran to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
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