Description
Location: Alicante
Contract Duration: ASAP - 31st October 2025
Department: Finance
About The Ocean Race
For nearly five decades, The Ocean Race has been the ultimate test of teamwork, endurance, and oceanic exploration. Today, it stands as a global leader in sustainability, using the power of sport to drive awareness and action for ocean health. Our mission is to inspire and engage worldwide audiences through impactful storytelling, cutting-edge media, and innovative digital experiences.
The Ocean Race offers a unique opportunity to be part of a globally recognized brand, contributing to prestigious international events and working within a diverse and passionate team. We provide a dynamic, creative, and fast-paced work environment that encourages innovation and excellence. Our team enjoys regular team-building activities, professional development through mentoring, and real-world, field-based learning opportunities that promote both personal and career growth.
Your Role
As an Accounting Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn and participate in various responsibilities within the Finance department. The main focus will be on accountancy, with occasional exposure to the budget area.
The Accounting Intern will perform daily accounting tasks and provide support to our Finance Department reporting to the Senior Accountant and to the Accountant.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Accountancy
- Manage daily accounting tasks and data entry using accounting software.
- Support payments and reconciliations for both suppliers and clients.
- Assist with daily banking operations, cash flow, and petty cash management.
- Support tax-related duties, including filing forms and customs documentation.
- Help improve and update accounting tools and systems.
✅ Other Finance Tasks
- Contribute to the implementation of internal policies and help reinforce a cost-control mindset.
- Assist with the financial integration and oversight of Pre-Race and Race period activities, including employee expenses, financial procedures, per diem calculations, transfers, and petty cash management in ports.
- Support the preparation of internal financial and budget reports.
- Help ensure compliance with The Ocean Race's financial guidelines, reporting requirements, and internal procedures.
✅ General Support & Event Contribution
- Assist colleagues in the production and success of The Ocean Race event (hospitality, events…).
- Contribute to sustainability initiatives, reflecting The Ocean Race’s commitment to ocean conservation.
What We Offer
A chance to be part of a global movement in ocean sustainability.
A collaborative, purpose-driven work environment.
Real-world, field-based learning opportunities at international sporting events.
A weekly power-hour of sport to keep you energized throughout the week, free fruit and coffee.
A comprehensive overview of the Finance department and its daily operations.
Weekly meetings with the Finance group.
Direct contact with a network of finance professionals who can support and mentor your future career.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications & Skills
- Finance, Economics or Business Administration Degree at a Spanish University or Administration or Finance Studies at a Spanish School.
- Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.
- High English level, written and spoken.
- Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
- Exceptional time management and verbal and written communication skills.
- Hands-on experience with Excel.
- Familiarity with accounting software will be valued.
- Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
- Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
- Organization skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
Additional Considerations
- Be able to be part of the internship program with a University or a School (Formación Profesional).
- Must embody The Ocean Race values: Care, Trust & Excellence
- Must live in or be able to relocate to Alicante, Spain.
- EU national or ability to obtain necessary EU working permits.
- Availability to start ASAP.
How to Apply
Ready to join The Ocean Race and make a real impact?
To apply, please send:
✔️ Your CV (in English)
✔️ A short cover letter (in English) explaining your interest in this opportunity
We look forward to welcoming new talent to our team! ️
