Finance Internship
The Intern will assist the Finance team with daily, weekly and monthly tasks. The candidate should possess a general knowledge of basic accounting principles and theory.
DUTIES & KEY TASKS:
- Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable and various account analysis and reconciliations
- Record keeping and file maintenance
- Provide support to several electronic initiatives
- Other projects as assigned
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate studies in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and theory
- Must receive academic credit or be able to provide an official letter from the school stating that the internship contributes to intern’s education
- A passion for the mission and values of PCI
SPECIAL SKILLS PREFERRED:
- A desire to learn about accounting and the finance operations of an international nonprofit organization
- Strong analytical skill set and application
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
- Organization; the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines
- Excellent communication skills; the ability to articulate orally and in writing
- Thoroughness; strong attention to detail and ensures that work is complete and accurate
SCHEDULE:
We are looking for dedicated individuals willing to commit to approximately a 3 month internship up to 25 hours per week during business hours.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you feel you would be a good fit for this opportunity, please include the following:
- Cover letter specifying which volunteer/intern opportunity you are interested in, why you are a good fit for the position, and start/end dates of estimated availability
- Resume or CV
Please apply ASAP as we will accept applicants on a rolling basis. Ideally, internships will begin by January 7, 2019, but we are flexible for students based on their academic calendar.
ABOUT PCI:
Founded in 1961, PCI is an international development and humanitarian assistance organization dedicated to promoting community health and integrated development worldwide. PCI is headquartered in San Diego, CA, and currently operates in 16 countries in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Sectoral focus areas include humanitarian assistance and disaster risk management; health and nutrition; water and sanitation; food and livelihood security; and disease prevention and mitigation. With a staff of over 600 around the world, PCI serves approximately 6.7 million people annually.