Job Description
We are looking for a motivated third year student at bachelor or master level anticipating a degree in accounting finance or related field! Do you want to know what its like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry We offer an internship opportunity within our accounting and reporting department where you will have the freedom and space for your own initiative.
Intern - Accounting & Reporting - Financial Reportings
Welcome to our team
The accounting and reporting department is an essential hub in our organization. This department is focused on accounting and reporting activities around all aspects of the financial statements. The team consists of 5employees all of whom have extensive knowledge and experience in accounting. The team works closely with other departments within the company to achieve the stated goals.
Your internship assignment
As an intern youll support financial controllers with internal and external reports. Our team handles accounting and reporting across all financial statements using a consistent approach for 30 legal entities. Youll bring fresh perspectives identify improvements and your opinion matters. You may also explore business finance through management reporting and financial strategy. After onboarding and training youll learn and then perform tasks independently. With your supervisor you can take on additional financial responsibilities.
Your responsibilities
Preparation of several financial reports we prepare to our internal and external stakeholders;
Providing support to business finance via supporting our management reporting and financial strategy;
Providing a fresh perspective to the department by sharing your opinion.
The described tasks form the basic package and will often be performed independently after a proper training and learning period. These tasks may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.
What is required
A third-year or graduating student at bachelor or master level anticipating a degree in accountancy finance or related field.
Familiarity with building new relationships and working together on improvement and searching for an internship where you have the freedom to take initiative.
Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal.
Available from February through June 2026 for 3240 hours per week (to be agreed).
What we offer
Interning at our company means working together with your team towards health in an international work environment. As an intern you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts and learn from addition we offer:
The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry
An opportunity to showcase yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period
A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative
Good guidance from an experienced specialist
A gross monthly internship allowance of 500- based on a 40-hour workweek
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Required Skills:
Accountability Accountability Analytical Problem Solving Clinical Research Communication Corporate Management Cost Management Data Analytics Database Management Data Entry Data Visualization Document Management Financial Accounting Financial Advising Financial Management Financial Performance Management Financial Reports Financial Review Financial Statements Healthcare Innovation Health Economics Microsoft Office Office Applications Process Improvements Profit and Loss (P&L) Management 5 morePreferred Skills:
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Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
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01/9/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Intern
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicine ... View more