Invoice to Cash Intern with German or Dutch

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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About the role

Join our Invoice to Cash (I2C) team as an intern and gain hands-on experience in finance operations within an international business environment. This internship is designed for students and recent graduates who want to develop their language and business communication skills while learning how global organizations manage customer accounts and administrative processes. You will work closely with an experienced mentor and receive structured onboarding, training, and day-to-day support.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Invoice to Cash team with daily administrative and operational activities.
• Prepare reports and assist with simple data analysis.
• Manage shared mailboxes and support business communication.
• Follow up with internal stakeholders and customers on outstanding actions.
• Assist with basic Credit Management and Cash Application tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and support process documentation.
• Use foreign language skills in day-to-day communication with colleagues and business partners.
• Collaborate with team members while meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Job requirements

• Current university student or recent graduate, preferably in Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, Business Languages, Finance, or a related field.
• Very good command of English (minimum B2 level).
• Good command of an additional European language, preferably German or Dutch.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in working in an international business environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

What we offer

• Paid internship (mandate contract/umowa zlecenie).
• Access to modern work tools and a comfortable, collaborative office environment.
• Free access to Learning Cafeteria resources, including LinkedIn Learning, with opportunities to develop professional skills and gain certifications such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Flexible hybrid work model that supports balancing studies and professional experience.
• Opportunity to gain practical experience and develop professionally in a dynamic, multicultural international team.
• Structured onboarding, training, and ongoing support from experienced colleagues and mentors.
• Real opportunities to build business communication, finance operations, and language skills in a global organization.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 55541