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Financial Controlling Internship (6 months, full-time, paid)

Sofia, Bulgaria · Finance & Accounting

SumUp is a leading financial technology company that empowers small businesses by providing them with simple and affordable payment solutions. The company's vision is to create a world where small merchants can be successful doing what they love. SumUp believes in the everyday hero – that each person should be able to start their own business.

We believe that every business should have access to affordable, easy-to-use payment solutions, no matter their size. Today, over 4 million businesses rely on SumUp to get paid.

About the role

This is a 6-month paid internship - ideally full-time 8 hrs per day/40 hours per week - at the office. There is flexibility. 

As a Financial Controlling Intern at SumUp, you will support the Controlling function in overseeing the company's financial operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting

  • Coordinate and prepare internal financial reports and management accounts.

  • Review month-end results together with variance analysis for certain areas of the business.

  • Assist for timely and accurate submissions of monthly reporting and the month end closing process.

General Ledger Management

  • Assist in the maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.

  • Review or prepare key reconciliation in the accounting function as part of the month end closing process - reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.

  • Review significant contracts and assess correctness of accounting records.

Team Collaboration

  • Work closely with the controlling and other finance team members to help facilitate cohesive and comprehensive financial management.

  • Support ad hoc projects like due diligence, tax or internal restructuring projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Accounting or in process of acquiring

  • Fluent English, both written and spoken

  • Very good Excel knowledge 

Personal skills

  • Good analytical and organizational skills.

  • Curious mind and problem-solving attitude.

  • Critical thinking and attention to detail.

  • Result oriented focus on outcome over activity.

  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently, keeping manager appraised of progress.

  • Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

  • Self-disciplined, self-driven and proactive.

Why Join SumUp

  • Be part of a diverse and dynamic team committed to making financial services accessible to all.

  • Opportunity to grow and develop in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

  • Office relaxation activities such as yoga and massages, office parties.

  • 25 days paid vacation

  • Additional health insurance and Multisport card

  • 160 BGN monthly of vouchers - for food and other benefits, and more

About SumUp

We believe in the everyday hero.

Small business owners are at the heart of all we do, so we're creating tools that help them run their businesses. With a founder’s mentality and a 'team-first’ attitude, our diverse teams across Europe, South America and the United States work together to ensure that the small business owners we partner with can be successful doing what they love. 

SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. SumUp does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. SumUp also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.

SumUp will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.

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