Accounting Analyst, Intern

Job Summary

Join our Budapest-based Business Service Center (IFF BSC) as an RTR Intern and kickstart your career in finance and accounting. In this role, you’ll gain practical experience in General Accounting and General Ledger operations, including journal entries and reconciliations. You’ll support the preparation of financial reports, perform clearing activities in SAP, and apply your theoretical knowledge of US GAAP in a real-world setting. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting within a global organization.

Where You’Ll Make A Difference

• Gain hands-on experience in General Accounting and General Ledger activities, including manual journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support the preparation and accuracy of financial reports.
• Perform clearing activities in SAP based on approved proposals.
• Apply theoretical knowledge of US GAAP accounting in real-world scenarios.
• Contribute to the compliance of financial reports with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, global environment.
• Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities within accounting operations.
• Learn and work with ERP systems, particularly SAP ECC.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
• Currently pursuing higher education in economics or a related field (university or vocational level).
• Available to work at least 20 hours per week with schedule flexibility.
• Previous internship experience is a plus.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Critical thinker with attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling repetitive tasks with consistency.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Basic understanding of general accounting processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, especially SAP ECC.
• Demonstrated initiative in previous roles or academic projects.

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a global organization that values innovation and collaboration.
• Gain exposure to real-world financial operations and reporting.
• Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
• Flexible working hours tailored to your academic schedule.
• Opportunity to grow your professional network and skillset.
• Access to learning resources and development programs.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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