Finance and Accounting Trainee

Cargotec is a leading provider of cargo and load handling solutions and services with the goal of becoming the global leader in sustainable cargo flow.

Cargotec Business Services was established in Sofia, Bulgaria in August 2017 and has close to 450 employees now. Our goal is to help accelerate Cargotec’s success by providing world-class global business services in the areas of Finance, Human Resources and Indirect Procurement.

Join us for a smarter and better everyday!

We, at Cargotec, are looking for a talented Finance and Accounting Trainee, who strives to develop and grow in an international and respectful organisation. The trainee will become part of one of our RTR (record-to-report) teams, which are responsible for accounting for and coordination of month-end general ledger close, and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations. Our accountants have the end-to-end view of the accounting process and the financial statements, so the Trainee will have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging activities.
Our environment of continuous improvement, innovation, openness and diversity provides the best place to drive and develop as a professional and a person.

Our traineeship program provides opportunities for a flexible schedule – we are looking for a trainee to join us for a 4-hour working day (20 hours per week).

Main tasks and responsibilities:
Support accounting services for selected processes and countries, which may include coordination of month-end general ledger close, preparing balance sheet reconciliations
Work closely with Accountants and Senior Accountants to develop knowledge of the accounting area and to gain practical experience
Assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting
Assist in preparation of analysis explaining data obtained against prior periods and budgets.
Get used to working with advanced technical systems such as SAP;
and last but not least - to join a fun and supportive team ready to share their knowledge with you.
Explore how a large international company, a world leader in its industry, operates;
Learn what are the principle of the finance management of a company;
Join a fun and supportive team ready to share their knowledge with you.

What you’ll need to succeed:
To be enrolled in a Bachelor Degree in Finance / Accounting / Business or to be in your last years of studies
No previous experience required
Full professional proficiency of written and oral English language required
Problem solving, organisational and communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PPT) or Google Workspace tools
Proactiveness and ability to work both in team and independently
Display a strong work ethic and self-motivation
Ability to meet strict deadlines.

You will be part of:

We offer you an opportunity to put your skills and experience into work and make an impact in our global organisation and the cargo handling industry. You will work together with great colleagues from various backgrounds inspired by shared, ambitious goals. You’ll be part of a team with a proven record of high team climate. We value collaboration in our open and inclusive culture. With us, you will have the opportunity to develop yourself professionally.

In addition, to our trainees we also offer:
6-month traineeship program with the possibility to become a permanent part of the team
Flexible working hours to fit your university schedule (4/6/8 working hours per day)
Home office opportunities
Food vouchers, Self-funded Multisport/CoolFit card upon request
Exposure to international environment
Healthy work environment- company sponsored medical insurance program.

Interested to join?

If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application and CV in English.

Cargotec and its businesses
Cargotec (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) enables smarter cargo flow for a better everyday with its leading cargo handling solutions and services. Cargotec's business areas Kalmar, Hiab and MacGregor are pioneers in their fields. Through their unique position in ports, at sea and on roads, they optimise global cargo flows and create sustainable customer value. Cargotec has signed the United Nations Global Compact Business Ambition for 1.5°C. The company's sales in 2022 totalled approximately EUR 4.1 billion and it employs around 11,500 people.