Department & Profile
- Department: Finance.
- Profile required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bookkeeping.
Objective of the PFE
- Analyse the way in which companies in the automotive sector perform asset revaluation and impairment testing under IAS 36 in a context of crisis and uncertainty.
- Assess the impact of the current crises on the financial statements of the automotive industry (sales, planification, Ebit, CAPEX, etc.).
Main Tasks / Scope of Work
- Describe the impact of the current crises on the financial statement of the automotive industry (sales, planification, Ebit, CAPEX, … etc).
- Reestimate the ability of the company to generate future economic advantages according to the duration of the used equipment.
- Conception and execution of depreciation / impairment tests of assets using international standards, including application of the fair value principle.
- Define and document the way of depreciating intangible assets in line with IAS 36 and related IAS/IFRS guidance.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Mastery of International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) standards, in particular IAS 36 (impairment of assets) and related IFRS guidance.
- Strong accounting and financial statement analysis skills; ability to forecast cash flows, CAPEX needs and Ebit effects under stress scenarios.
Methodology & Deliverables
- Perform quantitative impairment tests: prepare cash flow forecasts, discount rate assessment, determination of recoverable amounts and comparison with carrying amounts.
- Deliverables: a written report with methodology and results, impairment test models (spreadsheets), recommendations on valuation approach (fair value vs value in use) and depreciation policy for intangible assets.
Practical Details & Application
- Duration indicated: 06 Months (offered internship period: 4-6 months).
- Number of interns: 01 Intern.
- To apply, send your application to
G-TN-StagePFE@autoelectric.com
with the subject line specified below and include CV, transcript and a short cover letter describing relevant IAS/IFRS experience.