Financial Control Assistant (Intern)

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.

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.