Internship Accountancy/ Controlling/ Financial Management
Abbott is a global healthcare company committed to helping people live not just longer, but better.
We employ around 109.000 people in 150 countries with a diverse portfolio spanning pharmaceuticals, nutrition, diagnostics and devices.
At Abbott, you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world through challenging and rewarding work as part of a highly successful and trusted organization that is shaping the future of health. Realize your potential!
In our Finance department based in Hoofddorp we're looking for an intern.
Information about the intern assignment starting September 2025
Estimated length of intern period (>5 months): 6 months
The assignment is focus on improving a process in the finance controlling area and supporting the entity controller with reporting and month end activities and external audit.
During the assignment, the intern receives mentoring and coaching and the opportunity to be part of a truly global organization which helps people live more fully with life-changing health technologies and products.
What you will do:
- Ongoing support to entity controller to the month end close activities.
- Assist the entity controller in preparation of the Annual Reports for the commercial affiliates and follow up external audit questions.
- Back up for executing the cost price task during the internship cost price updates for commercial affiliates.
- Supporting the entity controller with ad-hoc projects.
Qualifications:
- Education level: 3rd of 4th year HBO/masters
- Preferred education or background: Accountancy/ Controlling/ Financial Management
- Computer acumen (Microsoft Office, especially EXCEL)
- Ideally ERP systems basic knowledge (learnt at school or other internship, preferable SAP)
- Basic Accounting skills (learnt at school
- Fluent in English (both speaking and writing)
- Team worker, attention to details and result driven.
- Good communication skills and nice personality
If you are appealed by Abbott and looking for an interesting internship opportunity, please apply with your resume, motivation letter and availability.