Controlling & Costing Trainee (F/M/X) - 12 Months Rotational Internship

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• Our Management Accounting team, composed of 44 people, is integrated in the Finance Department and focuses on Accounting and Reporting in collaboration with the controllers.
• Our Controlling team, composed of 7 people, is integrated in the Corporate Finance Function and focuses on treating, assessing and finding inconsistencies in the collected data.
• Our Company Accounting team, including Accounting Platform and Financial Accounting, is composed of 55 people, and is integrated in the Finance department, focused on accounting and reporting activities in collaboration with other Service Units and local teams.
• As a Controlling & Costing Trainee Trainee, you will support Global Businesses, Functions and Corporate for decision making, by providing user friendly financial reports compliant with legal and Group requirements, by engaging in standardized, automated and streamlined processes for maximum efficiency; work on Master Data to support the Profit and Loss analytical processes and support in improvement processes.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Capitalizations process
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) project creation
  • Global master data and costing consistency checks
  • Support  the closure run for a given legal entity according to closing timetable, perform technical and accounting controls, analyzing, solving blocking matters and assist the release of financial package for consolidation;
  • Identify and manage intercompany transactions; intercompany accounting, policies and communication of company-wide reconciliations for intercompany accounts activity;
  • Monitor and adjust the prices of transactions to achieve arm’s length results at the year-end and then preparing documentation that reports the process and results
• This is a 1 year rotational internship with the duration of 4 months in each team 
• We offer a 12 months Internship contract based on hybrid working mode.

About you

• Relevant education degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting or related areas
• Competencies:
  • Fluent English
  • Knowledge in Accounting or Management accounting principles
  • Advanced Excel is a plus
  • SAP experience is a plus
• Behaviors:
  • Collaborative and team player
  • Autonomy and accountability 
  • Analytical skills and critical thinking
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and self set of priorities

 
About the pay and benefits​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: Internship Allowance for this role is from 940€ to 1040€, based on your education
• Lunch Allowance
• Home Office allowance
• Day-off on your birthday
• Training platform for all employees
• Discounts on restaurants, hotels and other services
• Prioritization of well-being: Work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.
   

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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