Accounts Receivable Intern

We are looking for a highly motivated, eager to learn, extremely accurate and self-driven student to join our Accounts Receivable team. As Accounts Receivable intern you will be part of the Finance Operations team located in Amsterdam. You will assist on a variety of Accounts Receivable duties such as Customer Queries, Invoicing, Bank Reconciliation, Customer Masterdata and Credit Collections.

Ensures customer invoices are processed accurately and in time. Reconciliation of bank statements, as well as reconciliation of other methods of payment. Daily payment allocation and invoice settlement. Identifies and highlights credit notes and write-off concerns. Processes daily accounts receivable by monitoring and collecting overdue debtors. Actions on significant risk issues and minimizes DSO (Days Sales Outstanding). Creates and maintains Customer master data. Escalates issues promptly (dispute management). Proactively engages with internal departments for the resolution of customer queries Prepares monthly statements for customers. Develops and maintain professional working relationships with customers, colleagues and other internal departments. Supports Management and the team to achieve their goals and objectives. Provides reporting when needed. Analyzes data and identify trends. Assists in internal and external financial audits, ensuring compliance with internal controls, procedures and policies. Continuous improvement initiatives. Knowledge and Skills Required Education and Knowledge 1 year internship, 2 terms internship (thesis internship is an option). 36h/week (full-time) Understanding of Order-to-Cash process. Excellent English skills (written and spoken), French or Dutch (written and spoken) a plus. Advanced in Excel. Profile and Skills Eye for detail and accuracy. Highly analytical. Ability to identify risks. Excellent communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and follow through. Displays initiative, highly proactive. Adaptable and shows flexibility. Strong negotiation and problem solving skills. Assertive and persistent with sense of urgency. Persuasive and able to influence stakeholders at all levels. Listens to feedback and learns from mistakes. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Target orientated.