Financial Management Internship

• Practical experience with budgeting, donor compliance, and audit preparation
• Exposure to the civil society sector and the international NGO community
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, mission‑driven projects

• Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Ensure timely payment and reconciliation of invoices.
  • Track accounts receivable and their impact on the budget runway. 
• Budget Support
  • Assist in preparing project budgets, updating budget trackers, reviewing spending against approved allocations, and tracking cash flow.
• Financial Reporting
  • Help compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and the Executive Board.
• Fund Management & Compliance
  • Assist with accurate tracking of restricted funds.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports for donors. 
• Audit Preparation
  • Support the Finance & Governance Manager in organizing documentation for external audits.
• Process Improvement
  • Assist in the implementation of streamlined financial processes and development of SOPs.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• Interest in civil society and non-profit work.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken (C2 level)
• Strong numerical reasoning and attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency in Excel; familiarity with accounting tools is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse teams.
• Commitment to confidentiality and responsible financial stewardship.

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of excel functions - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data cleaning, etc.
• Prior volunteer or internship experience in nonprofit settings.

Please provide the following: 

• A CV in a pdf format.
• A cover letter (one page max) describing your motivation, in a pdf format.

• Requirement: tripartite internship convention/agreementprovided by the school/University
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Duration: 6-12 months (flexible, renewable upon review)
• Working rate: ideally full-time (32 hours per week, from Monday to Thursday)
• Location: Geneva, Switzerland