Finance & Accounting Internships

Overview

An international finance internship with a top company is now a prerequisite for this high-octane world of finances and accounting. In today’s top international markets, flows of money into investments are at unprecedented levels. Mirroring the flow of money is the flow of talent. Top finance & accounting graduates from around the world covet slots with the world’s leading financial institutions. Through our finance & accounting internship program, you will develop critical, real-world knowledge to help you stand out from the competition.

We partner with hundreds of leading financial institutions around the world including investment banks, commercial banks, hedge funds, asset managers, insurance firms, financial technology companies, accounting firms, private equity funds, and venture capital firms, to offer you the very best internships in the finance industry.

Finance and accounting internships are available in all 9 of our exciting destinations. Please note that Spanish language skills are not necessary in our Spanish-speaking destinations, as the professionals with whom we work have advanced levels of English.

Responsibilities

Researching customer behavior trends and analyzing data

As a finance and accounting intern, you could engage in research focused on customer behavior trends and data analysis. This research helps the organization gain valuable insights into customer preferences and financial behavior, enabling informed decision-making and targeted strategies.

Financial modeling, sales, and department reports

Your responsibilities might include financial modeling to forecast future performance and the preparation of sales and department reports. This entails using financial data to create models and generate reports that provide key insights into the organization's financial health and sales performance.

Handling accounts payable and assisting with the control of cash flow

Your role may involve hands-on tasks related to financial operations, such as managing accounts payable, processing invoices, and assisting with cash flow control. This ensures that financial obligations are met, and the organization maintains a healthy cash flow to support its operations and growth.

Programs

In-person International Finance & Accounting Internship
Combine first-class professional experience and cultural immersion with a finance and accounting internship abroad in one of our 9 destinations around the world. Every year, 2,000+ ambitious professionals advance their careers in exciting global cities through hands-on experience in the financial and business sectors.

Remote Finance & Accounting Internship
Strengthen your CV and grow your professional network from anywhere in the world with a remote finance and accounting internship. The greatest advantage of a remote internship is the flexibility to gain real-world industry experience on your own schedule. You just need your laptop and a strong interest in finance, accounting, and business operations.

Digital Nomad Finance & Accounting Internship
Work remotely while exploring an exciting international destination through our digital nomad internship program. Gain experience in finance and accounting while traveling, immersing yourself in new cultures, and living like a local, combining career development with flexibility and adventure.

What You Can Expect

Our finance and accounting internship program is designed to give you more than just experience on paper. You’ll gain practical exposure to real business environments, strengthen your analytical and professional skill set, and build the kind of hands-on industry experience that’s difficult to develop in a classroom alone.

From the moment you apply, our team works closely with you to understand your background, interests, and career goals. We then match you with a role that aligns with your profile, ensuring your placement is tailored to your experience level and preferred area of finance or accounting. You can learn more about the full program process, from application to alumni, here.

Want to know what the experience is really like? Hear directly from past interns who completed our finance and accounting internship program and discover how they made the most of their time abroad:

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Career Advancement Training

Finance and accounting interns on our programs benefit from career advancement tools before, during, and after their internship experience. These resources are designed to help you prepare for your internship, maximize your experience while interning internationally (either in-person or remotely), and confidently present your experience to future employers.

You’ll receive training through videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes, and projects, and will earn a certificate upon completion. Topics include critical thinking, professional communication, teamwork, digital technology, leadership, professionalism, career management, and global and cultural fluency - all highly transferable skills that will support your development in finance and accounting careers.

You’ll also gain access to our CV improvement tools, along with exclusive workshops tailored to professional careers, including interview preparation sessions, CV review workshops, networking guidance, and LinkedIn optimization workshops.

Once you’ve completed your international finance and accounting internship with us, you’ll have the opportunity to receive guidance on your next career steps from experienced career coaches. We’re proud to work with industry experts who can help you navigate topics such as presenting your international internship experience, LinkedIn branding, salary negotiations, interview strategies, and other career-related topics.

Example Host Organizations

We partner with over 3,000 host organisations worldwide, connecting participants to finance and accounting internships across a wide range of industries, business sectors, and global destinations. Our network is constantly growing, giving you access to exciting and high-quality opportunities with financial firms, accounting practices, corporate finance teams, investment companies, startups, and multinational organisations.

While we cannot guarantee placement with a specific company, we do guarantee an internship offer in your primary or secondary career field. This ensures you gain hands-on finance and accounting experience that strengthens your CV and improves your long-term career prospects.

Interested in making an impact in the business world? Explore our example host organizations, where participants gain professional experience supporting financial operations, analyzing data, preparing reports, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and contributing to projects that help organisations make informed business decisions.