Van Cleef & Arpels Financial Control Assistant (Intern)
Van Cleef & Arpels — Paris: Financial Control Assistant (Intern) to support month‑end reporting, analysis and internal controls.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is an iconic French haute joaillerie maison renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, poetic design and meticulous attention to detail. The company blends a strong heritage with a commitment to innovation and exacting standards across creative, manufacturing and commercial functions, offering a work environment that values discipline, elegance and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the financial control team in the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparation of reconciliations and review of balance sheet items.
- Prepare and consolidate management reporting packages and dashboards for operational and executive stakeholders.
- Perform variance analysis and explanatory notes on P&L and balance sheet movements to support business reviews.
- Assist in the implementation and enhancement of internal control procedures and documentation.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial projects, liaising with Accounting, Sales and Operations teams as required.
- Support audit preparation and respond to information requests from internal and external auditors.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Finance, Accounting, Management Control or equivalent.
- Strong analytical rigour with an aptitude for numerical accuracy and reconciliations.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a fastidious environment.
- Professional demeanour, discretion and commitment to confidentiality when handling financial information.
- Prior internship experience in accounting, finance or audit is advantageous.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level internship requiring academic exposure to accounting or finance; previous internship experience in finance, audit or management control is desirable but not mandatory.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Control, or a related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
The maison cultivates an exacting, craftsmanship‑led culture where attention to detail and aesthetic excellence are paramount. Teams operate in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that values heritage, technical mastery and professional discretion.
About Cerulean
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