Finance / Accounting Summer Intern 2025

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Are you passionate about finance and eager to gain hands-on experience across various financial disciplines? The Finance Intern Development Program at LyondellBasell offers a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the finance world, rotating through key functional teams within our Finance and Accounting organization. This comprehensive program is designed to enhance your professional skills and prepare you for a successful full-time career.

 

Department Overview: LyondellBasell's Finance organization operates across key global locations, including Houston, London, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands. Each department plays a critical role in our financial success:

• Finance and Accounting: Specializes in Benefits Accounting, Executive Compensation Accounting, Financial Instruments, Treasury Functions, Hedging, and Governance.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Supports major corporate decisions through budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for the CFO, CEO, and the Board of Directors.
• Internal Audit: Evaluates the company’s internal control environment, identifies opportunities for improvement, and adds value through objective assessments.
• Tax: Manages tax compliance, planning, audits, transfer pricing, and reporting to minimize tax liabilities and support business decisions.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

 

Finance and Accounting:

• Create reports, reconciliations, and flux analyses.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiency enhancements.
• Perform month-end closing tasks, journal entries, and cost allocations.
• Conduct audit functions as needed.

 

Internal Audit:

• Collaborate with team members and participate in group decision-making.
• Identify and assess key risks and controls.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Prepare audit work papers, reports, and recommendations for improvements.
• Perform accounting and analytical services for various departments.

 

Tax:

• Prepare global reconciliations and cash tax projections.
• Handle book/tax differences and workpapers for tax returns.
• Engage in special tax projects and support global tax functions.

 

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Support business segments and manufacturing sites with financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly forecasts and manage the annual budgeting process.
• Develop financial packages and perform scenario planning.
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