Job Description
The Finance Trainee will join DNV’s Finance function and participate in a structured rotational development Programme designed to provide broad exposure to finance activities across the business. The trainee will complete three rotations across Maritime, Energy Systems, and GSS Finance, gaining practical experience in financial processes, business partnering, reporting, systems, and stakeholder management.
The role is designed to build a strong foundation in finance while developing an understanding of how finance supports DNV’s different business areas and enables effective business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
General Finance Responsibilities
During the Programme, the Finance Trainee will:
- Support day-to-day finance activities across the assigned department.
- Assist with invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, reporting and other finance processes, depending on the rotation.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation in accordance with DNV policies and procedures.
- Support the preparation of financial reports, analysis and management information.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Support internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation and information.
- Work with local, regional and global stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.
- Use DNV finance and business applications to support financial processes and reporting.
- Assist in identifying process improvements and opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality and customer service.
- Participate in finance projects, improvement initiatives and other ad hoc activities.
Rotational Development Programme
Rotation 1 – Maritime Finance
The trainee will gain exposure to finance activities supporting the Maritime business, including:
- Understanding the financial processes supporting Maritime operations.
- Supporting invoicing and accounts receivable activities.
- Assisting with customer account reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
- Supporting advance invoicing and prepayment processes.
- Coordinating with operations, Key Account Managers, surveyors, invoicing teams and customers.
- Supporting customer follow-up and collection activities.
- Preparing and analysing financial information and ageing reports.
- Learning how finance supports the commercial and operational activities of the Maritime business.
Rotation 2 – Energy Systems Finance
The trainee will gain exposure to finance activities supporting the Energy Systems business, including:
- Supporting financial administration, reporting and analysis.
- Assisting with invoicing, reconciliations and financial follow-up.
- Supporting project and business-related financial activities.
- Working with operational and commercial stakeholders to understand financial requirements.
- Assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Supporting reporting and analysis to help monitor business performance.
- Developing an understanding of financial processes within a project and service-oriented business environment.
- Participating in process improvement initiatives.
Rotation 3 – GSS Finance
The trainee will gain broader exposure to the Global Shared Services Finance environment, including:
- Supporting regional and global finance processes.
- Gaining exposure to accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting and other relevant finance activities.
- Supporting financial reporting, reconciliations and data analysis.
- Assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Working with finance systems and digital tools used across DNV.
- Supporting internal controls, compliance and audit activities.
- Collaborating with finance colleagues across different countries and functions.
- Identifying opportunities for process standardisation, automation and continuous improvement.
Systems & Digital Tools
Depending on the rotation, the trainee may gain exposure to DNV applications and finance systems, including:
- Oracle
- Salesforce
- Power BI
- Basware
- Onguard
- NPS
- Helix
- Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
- Be part of a global company with more than 160 years of industry heritage
- Work within an international and collaborative environment
- Develop technical, communication, analytical, and leadership skills
- Gain exposure to real operational and consulting environments
- Build a meaningful long-term career with growth opportunities
- Programme Highlights
- Structured learning and development journey
- Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals
- Cross-functional rotations across business areas
- Hands-on project and field exposure
- Technical and professional training
- Exposure to international standards and global operations
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
- Recent graduate or early-career candidate with an interest in developing a career in Finance.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Good understanding of basic accounting and finance principles.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent English skills, both written and verbal.
- Arabic language skills are an advantage.
- Interest in working with financial systems, data and digital tools.
- Previous internship, project or work experience in Finance or Accounting is an advantage but not essential.
Personal Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Positive attitude and customer-focused mindset.
- Self-driven, proactive and willing to take initiative.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Willingness to learn, adapt and work across different teams and business areas.
- Open-minded and curious, with an interest in understanding how Finance supports business performance.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment.
Development Opportunity
The rotational Programme will provide the trainee with a broad understanding of DNV’s Finance organisation and its role in supporting business performance. Through the three rotations, the trainee will develop practical finance knowledge, business acumen, digital skills and stakeholder-management capabilities, creating a strong foundation for a future career within DNV Finance.
Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.
About GSS
As the internal support organization for DNV and DNV owned companies, we deliver shared services within Human Resources, Finance, IT and Real Estate & Procurement to DNV globally. Our mission is to enable DNV to grow, succeed with its business goals and improve competitiveness. Customer experience is at the core of everything we do. GSS is responsible for many of the tools, processes and daily routines that create the backbone of DNV.
