Position description:
The Finance Trainee works directly with the NL Managing Director/Business Controller to support the financial health and oversight of our international entities. This role provides a high-level view of global operations, where the trainee will gain hands-on experience in cross-border accounting, financial consolidation, and controller-level reporting. In addition to supporting the TABS BV (Netherlands) and TABS SL (Spain) books, the trainee will play a key role in ensuring these entities align and consolidate seamlessly with TABS INC (USA). This position is ideal for an aspiring controller looking to develop skills in international trade, multi-entity bookkeeping, and corporate financial strategy.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Controller assistance: Supports the NL Managing Director/Business Controller with day-to-day oversight of financial operations and internal controls.
- International bookkeeping: Manages data entry and records financial transactions specifically for the TABS BV and TABS SL entities.
- Financial consolidation: Assists in the monthly and year-end consolidation process, ensuring the European books (BV/SL) are accurately merged with the US entity (INC).
- Intercompany reconciliations: Tracks and reconciles transactions between international branches to ensure accurate "net-zero" reporting across the group.
- Reporting & analysis: Helps prepare strategic financial reports, variance analyses, and management presentations for the Managing Director.
- Corporate tax & compliance: Assists with the administration of European corporate tax filings and ensures all records meet local and international audit standards.
- Quality control: Works closely under the direction of the Managing Director/Business Controller to perform quality reviews on the sets of books for all international entities.
- SOP Maintenance: Utilizes and helps refine written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for international financial workflows.
Team:
The Finance Trainee reports to the Managing Director/Business Controller and works closely with the internal Finance Department.
Required knowledge and skills:
Knowledge/Education
- Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong interest in Business Controlling and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Some practical experience in bookkeeping, accounting or a related role is preferred (e.g., through traineeships, part-time jobs, or relevant coursework)
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Core skills:
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot discrepancies in complex, multi-currency data.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas) are essential for consolidation tasks.
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to collaborate effectively across different time zones and cultural business environments.
- High level of discretion when handling sensitive corporate financial data and intercompany records.
Software and data security:
The Finance Trainee has access to a variety of software and documents in order to complete their day-to-day tasks. The trainee understands the sensitive nature of this data and takes appropriate steps to protect and shield this data.
The software used may include:
- A variety of different accounting and project management software, including Quickbooks Online, FinancialCents, Xero and Microsoft 360
- A CRM system (Insightly)
- A shared drive containing corporate and personal data (Sharefile)
Job type: Internship
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: €400,00 per month
Application question(s):
- Are you currently enrolled in an HBO or WO (university) program?
- What is your field of study?
- Are you able to complete a minimum internship period of 6 months?
- Are you legally authorized to work and complete an internship in the Netherlands?
Language:
- English (Required)
- Dutch (Preferred)
Location:
Work location: Hybrid, remote in Eindhoven
