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Technical Accounting & Controlling Intern

Autoliv2 months agoInternship
On-siteEnglish requiredFinanceControlling

Job description

Autoliv published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Auburn Hills, MI, Germany.

Description provided by Autoliv

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels.

We are currently seeking for a talented accounting or finance student to join our amazing team!

What You´ll Do

  • Support the preparation of financial information in accordance with US GAAP and Company policy
  • Execute month-end close controlling activities and supporting management reporting
  • Support plant controllers in month-end close reporting activities and technical accounting inquiries in accordance with Company policy and US GAAP
  • Assist with financial analyses
  • Perform technical accounting analyses
  • Draft technical accounting memos and position papers for Controller review and approval
  • Prepare analytics to support operational and cross-functional decision-making
  • Assist the Divisional Controller to roll out initiatives that improve month-end close

What Is Needed

  • Working towards Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong written and verbal communication, with confident presentation skills
  • Proficiency in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus
  • Attention-to-detail
  • Time management/prioritization
  • Technical accounting quality
  • Critical thinking prowess

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!

What’s In It For You

  • Attractive compensation package
  • Flexible Options (schedule, etc)
  • Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
  • Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.

Working student essentials

What this Finance internship in Auburn Hills, MI means for you — pay rules, social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.

Weekly hours

Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.

Working student rules

Social contributions

Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.

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International students

Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.

Studying in Germany

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