Shared by the African University Directory Accreditation Board (AUDAB) http://www.africanuniversitydiretory.org/ in partnership with The Opportunity News http://www.theopportunity.kesmonds-edu.ac/
Organization: Mercy Corps
Description
Applications will be received until COB 1/4/22 or until 100-150 applications have been received Current US work authorization is required (including applicable international student visas)
INTERNSHIP TITLE: US – Corporate Finance Accounting Intern
INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION : Remote
DATES OF INTERNSHIP: Jan – Jun 2022
HOURS PER WEEK: Full-Time (30 hours/week)
Note : Interns should not work over 40 hours/week
INTERNS SUPERVISOR & CONTACT INFORMATION:
Assistant Controller
Work closely with Corporate Finance (Accounting, Payroll, Treasury, Timekeeping, Travel and Financial Planning and Analysis), International Finance
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERNSHIP:
Full-Time: $2600/month
Mercy Corps responsibilities
For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive
A laptop computer, two monitors, keyboard and mouse
Access to Mercy Corps online tools and databases
Intern responsibilities
Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with:
Living expenses and accommodation
All other costs associated with this internship
BACKGROUND : This internship opportunity provides professional experience in Mercy Corps’ Corporate Accounting department. Corporate Accounting is part of the larger Corporate Finance (CF) team including Accounting, Payroll, Travel, Treasury, and Financial Planning and Analysis.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION : The Corporate Finance intern will have the opportunity to gain experience supporting the accounting department of an international nonprofit with 40+ offices worldwide and revenue over $500 million.
The “Deep Dive into Accounting Processes” will provide the intern with hands-on experience developing a systematic approach to updating the department’s process documentation. The project will include taking an inventory of existing documentation, and then working directly with the subject matter experts to make updates, create process flows, and identify risks and control points. The final product will be an indexed collection of data that can easily be updated and maintained by the department. This is an excellent opportunity for learning how an accounting department works.
The intern will also assist with various accounting tasks relating to our established routines.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The intern will participate in and gain first hand experience understanding what the Corporate Finance department of a large, complex non profit organization does on a daily, monthly, quarterly and annual basis. This intern will have the benefit of working with the internal accounting team and will gain an in-depth understanding of our work. This is a very useful perspective to have in advance of pursuing a career in finance and accounting.
DELIVERABLES:
Accounting Process Documentation
Full visibility and support of the Corporate Finance Departments c2iNQpZ CWdGWq
Work closely with accounting team to prepare documentation including:
Taking a process document inventory & evaluating existing documentation
Developing a stakeholder survey: ownership, review, format, access
Updating the library
IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS : This internship requires a detailed oriented and self-motivated individual who has the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
Major in Finance/Accounting and are within 1 year of completing or having completed their undergraduate degree
Completed all levels of Principles of Accounting and Intermediate Accounting
Candidate should be proficient using Office365
Candidate must have strong analytical and communications skill
Individuals with a strong interest in pursuing a finance/accounting career preferred, but not required
Overview the Corporate Finance (CF) Department responsibilities: The Corporate Finance Department works closely with International Finance to consolidate field office information from over 40 countries’ and over a dozen separate legal entities’ financial information. Corporate Finance generates Mercy Corps’ audited financial statements, tax filings, debt compliance reports and other miscellaneous external financial and tax reports. Under global treasury management, Corporate Finance provides management of cash and banking relationships, cash forecasting, debt and tax credit compliance.
Mercy Corps interns and volunteers represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Mercy Corps Diversity Statement
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statemen
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
Mercy Corps Headquarters: 45 SW Ankeny Street, Portland, Oregon 97204
Mercy Corps : https://www.mercycorps.org/
In your statement, you are encouraged to discuss any relevant experience, and
Website;
Add Comment