Finance Intern

Job Summary 

The Finance Intern will efficiently provide comprehensive information, clerical, and accounting services to assist the Finance Department in executing processes and delivering service needs that support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. As part of an experienced finance team you will deliver quality support in your role, applying clearly defined accounting and financial reporting processes, procedures and service standards.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Complete standard financial documents (vouchers, wire transfer requests, checks, etc.) following a sample template with prescribed guidelines and circulate as needed.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to financial transactions processing. Prepare, type, photocopy, and scan related documentation. File accounting and financial reporting documentation as instructed.
• Compile supporting documentation (liquidation/receipt package) to support processing of financial transactions. Communicate with staff, subrecipients, partners, suppliers to follow up on required documents.
• Perform data entry for financial transactions recording, following validation by the next-level Finance staff.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing processes.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and schedules under supervision.
• Perform basic reconciliations (bank, petty cash, supplier statements).

 

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 6 - 12 months’ work experience in a similar role with some familiarity of standard accounting practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional diploma/Certificate or courses in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration a plus.
• Experience with an international organization a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience using MS Office packages, in particular Excel and Word. Hands-on experience with data entry into online databases and forms.
• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented. Able to meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service ethic and abilities.  Ability to work collaboratively.

***Required Languages:***List languages required to perform the job 

***Travel:***include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 10 %.

**Supervisory Responsibilities:**Should list either yes or no depending on the role

Key Working Relationships:

Internal

External

Basic Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Bachelor’s or Graduate program
• Good academic standing
• Eager to learn and work with various departments in the company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask.
• Cope well under pressure.

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

WHAT WE OFFER

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.  Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role.  CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.