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About us

From the headquarters in Gorinchem, we offer administration assistance on all different areas of expertise. This includes finance; The Accounts Payable department within Damen Global Support is responsible for the efficient and compliant processing of incoming supplier invoices across multiple entities within the Damen Shipyards Group. The team focuses on process optimization, automation, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies. Continuous improvement and digitalization are key priorities within the department.

The role

As an intern, you will work on a graduation assignment focused on the automation of the Chain Liability (WKA) process within Accounts Payable, including the improvement of supplier documentation management. You will have a focus on compliance aspects as well, as this is also part of the scope within Accounts Payable. The objective of this assignment is to design an automated end-to-end process that improves efficiency, reduces manual work, and ensures compliance with legal and audit requirements.

At the end of the assignment, you will deliver a clear process design and implementation plan that can be used by the organization to improve the current way of working.

Key accountabilities

As an intern, you will:

Analyze the current WKA process within Accounts Payable;
Identify bottlenecks, risks, and inefficiencies in both processing and documentation flow;
Conduct interviews with the team, Procurement colleagues and possible suppliers;
Investigating automation opportunities within SAP and Process Director;
Design automated triggers for requesting missing documentation;
Develop a structured approach for compliance monitoring and audit-proof documentation;
Deliver an end product that will improve the WKA process, and possibly implement the first steps.

Skills & experience

At least several skills/experiences from the following list are required to be considered:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master program within Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Interest in process optimization, automation, and finance operations
Basic understanding of financial processes and financial law is a plus
Affinity with systems such as SAP or workflow tools is a plus
Fluent in both English and Dutch
Fulltime availability, on site in Gorinchem

What we offer

Mentoring at academic level will be available throughout the internship
An internship/ graduation fee and travel allowance will be paid for the duration of the assignment
A dynamic and international working environment within Damen
The opportunity to contribute to a real-life process improvement project
Insight into Finance, Procurement, and digital transformation processes
Possibility to build a professional network within Damen

Other

This assignment is available to start as soon as possible, depending on your availability. Are you ready to sail into your new adventure at Damen? Don’t hesitate, send us your motivation letter and resume here.

Due to housing issues we cannot accept international students that do not have accommodation in the Netherlands yet.

Recruiter:

Liselotte van Veenendaal

Email:

liselotte.van.veenendaal@damen.com

Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.

Working at Damen: building the future of the maritime world
Do you want to work in the maritime sector and contribute to meaningful work? At Damen, you work together on ships and solutions that matter, built to last.

About Damen as an employer
Damen is an international family-owned company with strong roots in the Netherlands. With more than 12,000 colleagues worldwide, we have been building all kinds of ships and maritime solutions for generations, from workboats to naval vessels and innovative solutions for offshore and energy. We take a long-term view and work together on solutions that not only work today, but also for future generations.

Building craftsmanship together
You can see this in how we work. We keep communication simple and direct, and you have the space to take ownership. Your ideas are taken seriously, and craftsmanship is at the center of what we do. Whether you work in engineering, shipbuilding, offshore, or in the office, you help build solutions where quality and pride are key.

Working on solutions that last
The maritime sector is changing fast. That is why Damen invests in innovation and sustainability. You work on projects that really matter, such as:

sustainable ship designs and alternative fuels
smart and digital solutions for ships and processes
projects that support safety, logistics, and energy supply

What you build has real impact and is made to last.

Room to grow
At Damen, you get the space to grow and take initiative. Whether you are just starting or already experienced, you work in an environment where people share knowledge and learn from each other. You grow in your role and take on more responsibility.

You can count on:

many opportunities to learn and develop
projects with an international focus
an environment where your ideas are taken seriously

What Damen offers you
Working at Damen means working on projects that matter, in an environment where you are part of something bigger.

You can count on:

a stable company with international impact
a down-to-earth and friendly working culture
challenging work in the maritime sector
an organization that looks ahead, for you and for the projects you work on

Why Damen?
Because you work on ships and solutions you can be proud of, with a team that supports each other and builds results that last.

Ready to come on board?
Discover your opportunities and experience what it is like to work at Damen.

Graduation: Analyzing Chain Liability