EIB Trainee - Chief Financial Controller Directorate - Financial Reporting and Accounting Depar[...]

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi‑cultural environment. The role is a traineeship in the Chief Financial Controller Directorate (CFC) – Financial Reporting and Accounting Department (FRA) – Bank Reporting Division (BRD).

Duration: 5 months, fixed start date 1st October 2026. (Possible extension up to 6 months if required by the university.) The traineeship programme welcomes applications from nationals of the European Union. Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the duration of the traineeship will not be considered.

The Role Offers

• Exposure to the full financial reporting cycle of a supranational financial institution, from transaction‑level accounting to published financial statements.
• Hands‑on learning of EU Accounting Directives and IFRS requirements in a real‑life financial reporting environment.
• The opportunity to develop a solid understanding of accounting controls, governance, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist accounting officers in assessing compliance with EU Accounting Directives and IFRS requirements, including the analysis of accounting treatments and disclosures.
• Contribute to the preparation and validation of information used in financial statements and related reporting processes.
• Support the identification, documentation, and follow‑up of accounting and control‑related issues, under the supervision of the officer responsible.
• Assist in analyzing structured accounting questions and support the implementation of agreed solutions in the relevant IT systems.
• Support communication and coordination with internal stakeholders and external parties (such as external auditors) by preparing analyses, documentation, and follow‑up inputs.
• Contribute to the documentation of risks and to the maintenance and enhancement of internal control processes.

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or university degree preferably in finance or accounting.
• Very good knowledge of accounting principles.
• Very good knowledge of the standard Microsoft 365 office tools (Word, Excel, Copilot).
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of another EU language would be an advantage.

Security and Compliance

By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the information of the EIB Group.

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations

We are an equal‑opportunities employer and encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity.

Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process.