Finance Intern
Who are we?
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.
You will be joining our EMEA Indirect Tax Team, responsible for the timely and accurate indirect tax reporting (VAT returns, Intrastat, EU Sales Listings), the correct application of VAT charges, and supporting key finance operations across the region. The team partners closely with AP, AR, Vendor & Customer Master Data, GL, Credit & Collections, and supports the organisation's strategic ambitions by navigating evolving indirect tax regulations such as e-invoicing, leveraging automation and AI to scale efficiently, and supporting business growth and expansion into new markets.
As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in multinational tax operations, work closely with finance stakeholders, and benefit from structured onboarding and dedicated buddy/mentor support throughout the program.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of indirect tax compliance obligations such as:
- VAT returns
- Intrastat submissions
- EU Sales Listings (for multiple countries)
- After initial training, support the team with reviewing the correct VAT treatment of invoices, including identifying potential mismatches and supporting corrections and follow-up with relevant stakeholders.
- Liaise with various finance teams (e.g., AP/AR/master data) to ensure invoice coding and VAT treatment are applied correctly and consistently across processes.
- Support the reconciliation of GL accounts with submitted VAT returns, working closely with finance stakeholders to ensure full alignment between accounting records and VAT reporting. Contribute to ad hoc projects depending on team priorities and your interests/skills (e.g., tax reporting automation, digitalisation, process improvement initiatives).
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college, in your penultimate year of bachelor's or master's degree studies (Graduation between December 2026-September 2027).
- Available to work full-time for the entire duration of the Summer Internship Program (between June - September, depending on your school system).
- Business proficiency in English (required).
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (required). Oracle Cloud knowledge is preferred.
- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Curiousity about automation, digitalisation, AI tools such as Copilot, and using research to help improve how things are done.
- A basic understanding of accounting will be helpful in managing your day-to-day responsibilities.
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