Finance Assistant - Intern

Akselos SA

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  • Publication date:

    08 March 2024
  • Workload:

    100%
  • Contract type:

    Permanent position
  • Place of work:

    Lausanne

Finance Assistant - Intern

Unlock your potential and join the Akselos team!


At Akselos, you will work in an exciting and fast-paced environment where you will have the opportunity to take on high responsibility and learn more than ever on a broad spectrum of topics. As a part of the Finance Department, you will play a critical role in both the daily financial activities as well the strategic decision-making that comes with running a disruptive business.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for finance-oriented candidates with a passion for entrepreneurship to take a proactive role in administrative and management tasks.


The Finance Assistant plays a crucial role in Akselos’s smooth operations. Their main responsibility is to assist the Finance & Operations Manager with financial, legal, and general business administration tasks. They will be given the opportunity to lead various projects to improve the company’s processes.


Main tasks:


1) Managerial Reporting


  • Calculating and analyzing KPIs for internal and external stakeholders,

  • Assisting with preparing the annual budget,

  • Analyzing and reporting on financial statements to enable decision-making,

  • Auditing and reporting on company and employee expenses;


2) Accounting


  • Managing and tracking accounts payable,

  • Managing and tracking accounts receivable,

  • Auditing corporate credit card statements,

  • Keeping the company’s books using Netsuite (accounting software commonly used in SMEs);


3) Legal


  • Assisting with legal document and contract review

  • Assisting in drafting and enforcing company policies


4) Projects


  • Work and lead various new add-on projects

  • Implement new finance tools

  • Work with different departments to enhance finance processes


We are looking for you if you are:


  • Currently enrolled in a university in either a Bachelors's or Master course in Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a relevant field


Professional experience:


  • Preferably, prior work experience in Finance, Accounting, or Administration is a plus.

  • Motivated and open to the dynamic startup environment.

  • Curious about business finances.

  • Excellent English language skills.

  • Proactive, responsible, and eager to take on diverse tasks.

  • Detail-oriented, excellent memory, and time management skills.

  • Comfortable with multitasking, autonomy, and meeting deadlines.

  • Effective communication of financial information.

  • Meticulous attention to detail for accurate financial processes.

  • Data analysis and decision-making skills.

  • Adaptability to changing financial needs.

  • Team player who collaborates effectively and contributes to a positive team dynamic.


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