Job Opening ID: 35348

Accounting Intern

Fixed-term contract

Portugal - Lisbon, PT

Nov 9, 2026

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Internship Objective

Develop practical accounting skills through hands-on experience in financial transactions, month-end closing operations, financial reporting and account reconciliations, while strengthening digital capabilities and contributing to process improvement and automation initiatives.

Gain valuable exposure to end-to-end finance processes in an international environment, using modern digital and AI tools, supported by professional mentoring and strong opportunities for learning and career development.

Role and Responsibilities

We count on you for:

Support day-to-day accounting operations.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
Support financial reporting and data analysis.
Collaborate with finance teams and stakeholders across different countries and business units.
Support process standardization, documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, digitalization and AI-enabled solutions.

You can count on us for:

Hands-on learning and practical accounting experience.
Exposure to different accounting activities and financial processes.
A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
The opportunity to actively contribute to finance process improvements and transformation initiatives, including digitalization and automation where relevant.

Experience and Skills

You will bring:

Student or recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Power Query and/or Power BI is a plus.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is an advantage.
Comfortable using digital and AI tools to support financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in an international, multicultural environment.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Behaviours:

Proactive attitude, curiosity and eagerness to learn.
Digital mindset and willingness to embrace AI and new technologies.
Continuous improvement and process optimisation mindset.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and geographies.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders and auditors.

What We Offer

The Portuguese annual base salary reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: €11,280.00 for applicants who have completed or are completing a Bachelor's degree and €12,480.00 for applicants who have completed or are completing a Master's degree.
Meal Allowance
Home Office Allowance
Training Platform for all employees
Free Well-Being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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