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Finance Intern

givedirectly · 30+ days ago
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About GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly (GD) provides cash grants directly to people living in extreme poverty. Since launching in 2011, GD has raised over $1B, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million recipients, launched operations in 15 countries, and continues to expand its reach across the Global South. GD has also grown the research base supporting unconditional cash with 20 randomized control trials from its programs, generating rigorous evidence across countries and contexts. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) has been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

Across our global offices, our culture is candid, analytical, non-hierarchical, and agile. We work alongside 750+ individuals who come from 21 different countries and speak 69 different languages. Team members at GiveDirectly attest that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but a fundamental part of our culture and values. We actively seek to recruit individuals from the communities we serve, and use DEI as a lens in our hiring practices, programs, and initiatives. Our goal is to maintain a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and feel valued and respected for who they are. We strive to be inclusive of all cultures and experiences while upholding our values globally. In the spirit of our "Know Yourself and Grow" value, we recognize there is always room to improve our team's working experience. But day to day, we aim to "Create Positive Energy" - we take care of one another, have fun, aim to maximize flexibility and accessibility in roles, and pursue professional development opportunities to stay challenged & engaged in our work. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

He/ She will report to the Finance Senior Manager and will work with colleagues in the finance team to deliver on finance and organizational goals.

Skill Sets: Strong analytical skills and data management, attention to detail, ability to work independently

Soft Skills:  proactive in communication with stakeholders, attention to detail and ability to manage external relationships

Internship Duration: 2 Months

 

What you’ll do:

Allowances Management

  • Fully understand GD’s allowance categories and processes, policies and procedures for each category
  • Review staff allowances under each category and confirm the authenticity of the balances, noting unrecoverable amounts for management action
  • Work with the accounting team to rectify any incorrect balances
  • Follow up with respective staff for accounting of outstanding balances before year-end

Preparation of the 2024 Audit File

  • Populate the audit file with available paperwork such as statutory deductions
  • Prepare the YTD inter-company reconciliation
  • Perform YTD balance sheet review ensuring all balances are adequately supported and noting exceptions for follow up
  • Review the fixed assets register and perform verification and recalculation of related workings 
  • Review and follow up on partially paid bills
  • Review and follow up on long outstanding receivables

Procurement and Payables Management 

  • Understand donor and regulatory laws and restrictions around procurement and payments, and implement policies and processes to ensure compliance  
  • Assist in maintaining audit trail prior to the conclusion of procurement and payments 
  • Assist in the coordination of payment cycles to meet country payment SLAs, and confirm adequate documentation and compliance with procurement guidelines prior to completion of payments
  • Review YTD petty cash records and propose improvements as appropriate 

Roving Role

  • Temporary fill-in for finance roles during planned or unplanned absences 
  • Participate in other finance tasks and projects assigned from time to time

 

 Knowledge and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
  • At least 2 years of work experience in an accounting/finance department
  • Candidates with knowledge of financial modelling, financial analysis and/or investment management will have an added advantage
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Competency in Excel and accounting software
  • Commitment to acting with professionalism and highest ethics and integrity at all times
  • An effective communicator with strong analytical skills

 

GD values:

  • Recipients first . We prioritize recipient preferences over those of donors or ourselves.
  • Team next. We do what’s best for organizational – not individual – success.
  • Be proactively candid. We say what we believe, and are honest in sharing information.
  • Create positive energy. We strive to be a source – not drain – of energy for our colleagues
  • Think rigorously; act quickly. We are intellectually rigorous with a drive towards action – not debate.
  • Know yourself and grow. We recognize and accept our imperfections with a focus on growth.
  • Accept reality. Propose solutions. We do not dwell on problems. We work actively to create solutions
  • Be productively ambitious. We take the risks to pursue industry-changing success, not incremental progress

Read more about our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts here and about our decision to move our central support teams to remote first here.

GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US applicants only:  We invite you to "Know Your Rights" as an applicant.

 

About the hiring process

Format: The hiring process follows the same general outline for all open roles:

First interview (30 mins)
Take home skills assignment (~2 hours)
Second interview (1 hour)*
Third interview (1 hour)*
Final interview (1 hour)
Reference checks (30 mins each)

*For some roles, second & third interviews are combined into a panel interview. If there are adjustments or variations on this process, those changes will be communicated during the first interview.

Venue: We conduct interviews over Google Meet with camera on (unless communicated otherwise).

Accessibility: Closed captioning is available during all Google Meet interviews, and interviewers will also post interview questions in the chat box throughout the call. If you need assistance accessing either of these features, please let your interviewer know at the start of your interview! 

We’re committed to running an inclusive and accessible application process for all of our open roles. If there are questions or concerns you have about the accessibility of our hiring process, we warmly invite you to reach out to careers@givedirectly.org. Please include the word "Accessibility" in the email title.

**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**

 

Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application? Take a look at our Candidate Application Prep Guide!

 

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Last updated on Aug 28, 2024

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