Practical Internship Treasury Accounting

Location: Rijswijk
Education level: HBO/WO
Internship allowance: €650 gross per month (based on a 39-hour work week)
Type of internship: Practical Internship
Hours per week: 32-39

About BMW Group Netherlands
An internship at BMW Group Nederland literally means sharing your passion and working towards a sustainable future. BMW Group Nederland consists of three entities: BMW Netherlands (known for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad), BMW Financial Services (known for the brand Alphabet) and BMW Finance.
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What will you do?
We have an excellent opportunity available for a Treasury Accounting Intern to make a difference at BMW Finance N.V. You will be working in a high-performing team alongside driven colleagues who continuously strive to reach the next level.

As part of the Back Office & Accounting team you will ensure compliance with internal and external requirements of all payment obligations (invoices, debt- and derivative transactions). You enjoy working with numbers and understanding the story behind them. In this role, you will support the entire financial accounting process and proactively contribute to improving the processes within the Back Office & Accounting department.

You will report to the Head of Accounting & Back Office and work closely with the Treasury, Controlling and Tax department.

A selection of your responsibilities is:

• Checking and confirming treasury transactions;
• Checking, confirming and managing day-to-day treasury payments across global bank accounts;
• Collaborating with and providing relevant information to different stakeholders such as banks, auditors, and headquarters;
• Preparing and ensuring a consistent high-quality group- and statutory reporting in line with internal and external accounting guidelines and deadlines;
• Performing ad hoc financial analysis and preparing presentations for management;
• Actively participating in company-wide projects;
• Continuously improving processes and reporting activities.

At BMW Finance N.V., we are committed to providing high‑quality internship projects with a steep learning curve. Each intern is assigned a personal mentor who supports both professional and personal development. Our interns are fully integrated into our enthusiastic and skilled teams, allowing them not only to develop expertise in their own field, but also to gain insight into other areas of the organization. All interns receive financial compensation and the opportunity to develop a broad range of competencies.

Who are we looking for?
Due to the complexity of our activities, we are looking for a candidate who meets the following criteria:

• At least a third‑year Bachelor’s student at HBO level or higher in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in English (basic knowledge of Dutch is a plus, but not required)
• Available for a minimum of 32 hours (4 days) per week
• Able to work independently; curious, determined to solve complex issues, and comfortable asking for help when needed
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong communication skills at all organizational levels
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and a strong team player
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong analytical skills

 
What can you expect?
A passionate work environment

An internship where you can make an impact at a premium international company. You will be part of a diverse and committed team with experts within your field of study and/or interests. In addition, you will be part of our internship community which allows you to easily and regularly meet interns from other departments.

Would you like to know more?
Curious about our selection process? It consists of an interview with the hiring manager and a team member.
At BMW, we practice continuous hiring. This means that we review applications on an ongoing basis and invite suitable candidates for interviews as soon as they apply. Once a suitable intern is found, the vacancy will be closed—so don’t wait too long to apply!

Do you still have a question? We are happy to help you. Please feel free to contact us, at work@bmwgroup.com.