Accounting Intern

Galileo is a fast-growing renewable energy IPP, investor and operator , currently in the very dynamic start-up phase. Since our foundation in 2020, we have secured a pipeline of over 17 GW of solar PV, onshore wind , offshore wind and storage projects across nine markets in Europe.

We are looking for an Accounting Intern (6 months full-time) to
support the accounting team in AP activities and month-end closing process for
the legal entities of the Galileo Group across Europe. You’ll be based in Milan (with
the possibility of hybrid remote working), reporting to the Accounting Manager.

What you’ll do:

- Support the management of purchase requests and the creation of purchase
orders.
- Assist in matching supplier invoices with purchase orders and/or collecting
the required approvals.
- Support the Accounts Payable team in day-to-day administrative and
accounting activities.
- Help analyse payment due dates and support the payment run process.
- Assist in checking the consistency of data between the Procure-to-Pay
system and the accounting system.
- Support the preparation of documents and data needed for the monthly
closing process.
- Interact with external accounting service providers and internal
stakeholders to support smooth finance operations.
- Maintain accurate records and help ensure proper
filing of accounting documentation.

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Requirements

What you’ll need:

- High school diploma
in Accounting and/or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or
related subjects, or currently studying in one of these fields.
- A previous
first internship or short experience in finance, accounting, or administration will
be considered a plus.
- At least
intermediate knowledge of the English language (especially written).
- Good
knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong
attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Problem-solving attitude and ability to work well
in a team.

Benefits

What
we offer :

- 6
months full-time curricular or extracurricular internship.
- Compensation:
1.000€ per month.
- Flexibility:
after the first onboarding period, a hybrid remote-working policy designed for
students or fresh graduates.
- Growth:
learn directly from a team of talented, driven young professionals who are
passionate about what they do.
- Front-row
seat to the energy transition: you’ll be at the forefront of Galileo's
developments, with the chance to influence decisions and outcomes.
- International
environment: you’ll collaborate with colleagues across Europe and thrive in an
informal culture that values collaboration, ownership, and innovation.

Our
commitment to diversity and inclusion : Galileo is a new and flexible employer,
committed to providing equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and
fairness for all. We encourage everyone who applies to emphasize what their
passion, skills and mindset can bring to our company. In return we commit to
evaluating your application fairly and objectively. This is the case no matter
your race, gender identity, sexuality, age, family or civil status, disability,
religion, or ethnicity.