Deadline: As soon as possible
Location(s)
Switzerland
Overview
Details
Accounting and Finance Intern Responsibilities:
The intern will contribute to an ethical, efficient, and compliant team within IBJ and assist the Director of Finance and Administration in broad-based financial management responsibilities. The scope of work covers accounting and finances for our country programs as well as our Swiss and US entities.
Compliance with applicable financial laws, regulations and guidelines is expected at all times to uphold IBJ’s trust and credibility within the community. Example duties include, but are not limited to:
- Develop, maintain, and reconcile spreadsheets to monitor grant expenditure against budgets
- Analyze cash flows, forecasting grant proceeds and expenses
- Learn and apply frameworks for grant management
- Assist with expense payments/reimbursements and compliance with relevant policies
- Create reports of financial data, including ad hoc financial presentations to IBJ stakeholders
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to opportunities@ibj.org.
About us
International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to ensuring the basic legal rights of ordinary citizens in fragile or conflict-affected countries. Specifically, IBJ works to guarantee the right to competent legal representation, the right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment and the right to a fair trial for every man, women, and child.
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Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Languages:
- Fluent oral and written English required
- French and any other IBJ country languages may be an asset
Conditions:
- The internship will take place at IBJ Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland
- Non-EU candidates are asked to prove institutionalized funding of at least CHF2600/month to qualify for a valid work permit per Swiss law
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
This is an unpaid internship; IBJ cannot offer remuneration for the position at this time.
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