Nabors Industries

Intern - Finance

Nabors Industries  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  48 minutes ago
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Job Description

PURPOSE & IMPACTNabors’ Internship Program provides students with meaningful, role-based experience that connects academic learning to business and operational priorities. The Intern - Finance supports the Operational Finance team through month-end accounting activities, financial analysis, forecasting, and authorization for expenditure (AFE) administration. The role contributes to accurate financial reporting and informed business decisions while building practical capability in accounting, finance, and operational analysis. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Intern Program Participation

Primary Skills: Learning Agility • Professionalism • Communication • Relationship Building

  • Participate in scheduled orientation, professional development, networking, and intern program activities.
  • Engage with assigned leaders, mentors, and peers to learn Nabors’ business, culture, and ways of working.
  • Prepare and deliver a final presentation or other program capstone summarizing the assignment, outcomes, and key learning.
  • Demonstrate accountability, curiosity, and receptiveness to feedback throughout the internship.

Operational Finance & Accounting Support

Primary Skills: Financial Analysis • Account Reconciliation • Forecasting • Microsoft Excel

  • Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reports.
  • Analyze and reconcile income statement and balance sheet accounts; investigate deviations from forecasts or historical trends.
  • Participate in forecasting activities for assigned business units and product lines.
  • Coordinate, prepare, and close authorizations for expenditure (AFEs) as assigned while following applicable financial controls and documentation requirements.

Collaboration, Communication & Continuous Improvement

Primary Skills: Collaboration • Written Communication • Problem Solving • Presentation

  • Collaborate with Operational Finance team members and business partners to gather information, understand requirements, and complete assigned work.
  • Provide clear status updates, raise questions or risks promptly, and incorporate feedback from the manager and mentor.
  • Identify and recommend at least one practical improvement, financial insight, or follow-up action related to the assigned work.
  • Document analyses, reconciliations, and procedures sufficiently to support review, handoff, and continued execution after the internship.

NON-ESSENTIAL (ADDITIONAL) FUNCTIONS

  • Participate in site visits, employee events, community activities, or cross-functional meetings when relevant to the assignment.
  • Assist with additional team priorities and administrative tasks consistent with the internship’s learning objectives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE SKILLS PROFILEProficiency Scale: Foundational → Developing → Proficient → Advanced → ExpertSkillProficiencyApplication in Role Learning Agility

Developing

Applies feedback, learns unfamiliar finance concepts and processes, and adapts to evolving assignment needs. Communication

Developing

Communicates financial information clearly in written, verbal, and presentation settings with support appropriate to experience level. Financial Analysis

Developing

Uses financial data, reconciliations, forecasts, and trend comparisons to identify variances and support business decisions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Currently enrolled full time in an accredited college or university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Junior or senior standing preferred for undergraduate candidates.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to communicate professionally, manage assigned priorities, and work effectively in both team and individual environments.
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week for the full internship period and complete required pre-employment authorizations and testing.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSThe following are valued but not required. Candidates demonstrating equivalent skills through alternative pathways may be considered.

  • Coursework or prior experience in financial accounting, managerial accounting, corporate finance, budgeting, forecasting, or data analysis.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel for formulas, data organization, reconciliations, or financial analysis.
  • Familiarity with journal entries, financial statements, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, problem solving, and interest in the energy or industrial services sector.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONSThis position is expected to work 40 hours per week for approximately 10.5 weeks. The work environment and physical demands will vary based on the assignment and may include office, field, manufacturing, or operational settings; occasional travel; visits to rigs or other Nabors locations; use of required personal protective equipment (PPE); and other role- or site-specific requirements. The position must follow all applicable Nabors safety, security, confidentiality, and site requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

Nabors Industries

About Nabors Industries

Nabors Industries is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in approximately 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

Nabors owns and operates one of the world’s largest land-based drilling rig fleet and is a provider of offshore drilling rigs in the United States and multiple international markets. Nabors also provides directional drilling services, performance tools and innovative technologies for its own rig fleet and those of third parties. Utilizing its advanced drilling automation capabilities, Nabors’ highly skilled workforce continues to set new standards for operational excellence and transform our industry.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Year Founded
1952
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