Corporate Finance Intern

Who we are 

Heritage is building the Modern Investment Office - supporting some of the most prominent families globally to achieve their capital enhancement and preservation goals.

Our vision is to help clients build enduring wealth across generations by combining institutional-grade investment sourcing with personalized portfolio construction, cutting-edge technology, and deep sector expertise. We aim to make sophisticated private market opportunities and modern wealth solutions more transparent, connected, and actionable.

Your role 

In our Finance Team, you will be part of a dynamic group where every contribution is deeply valued. We expect you to be involved in key projects, take responsibility, and drive results. During your internship, you will gain hands-on expertise in the following areas:

• Month-End & Year-End Close: Support the full accounting close cycle, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all closing activities across entities
• Financial Statements: Assist in preparing monthly and annual statutory financial statements, including management of the document repository
• VAT Returns: Support the preparation and filing of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations
• Group Consolidation: Assist in consolidating accounts at the group level, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliation of group entities
• Payments Management: Manage and oversee the preparation of payment schedules across all entities (excluding the fund), ensuring timely and accurate processing
• Bank Reconciliation: Conduct weekly bank reconciliations, verifying financial data and identifying discrepancies
• Invoice Registration: Perform weekly registration of invoices and equivalent documents, ensuring accuracy and timely recording of financial transactions
• Expense Analysis: Analyse business card and corporate expense data, identifying trends and anomalies and supporting management reporting

 

Who we are looking for

 

To excel in this role, a proactive approach is needed, along with a fast-learning, highly analytical mindset and confidence to work in an extensively growing environment. The ideal candidate has an eye for detail and excels at time management.

• Pursuing a master's degree in Accounting or a closely related field
• Prior experience or exposure to audit is a plus
• Prior experience in ERP systems preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to seamlessly interact with A-class international stakeholders and teammates
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Passion for our mission: Growing more than capital, Together
• Availability to start an Internship in September 2026

 

What we offer 

A paid internship that spans six enriching months in the heart of Milan will shape you into a well-rounded professional. The start date will be September. You will join an international team from 10+ nationalities whom you will interact with daily and at quarterly team building events.

• Work with some of the best people in the industry. We are an industry-leading team, with Professionals from top organizations, such as Carlyle, CD&R, etc.
• Unmatched exposure to both external stakeholders (entrepreneurs, investors, etc.) and internal ones
• Meet the team at fun offsites every quarter!

Our Hiring Process

1. Initial CV Screening
2. 1 st interview 
3. Personality and Logical Assessment
4. 2 nd interview 
5. Case Study
6. Final interview

At Heritage, we are proud to have a diverse team representing over 15 nationalities, with all communication conducted in English. We are deeply committed to providing equal opportunities and work actively to remove potential biases in our hiring process by involving a Hiring Committee in all decision-making.

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