Internship Title: Finance Intern

Intern Worksite Location: Amman – Jordan

Length Of Internship: Three Months

Mercy Corps responsibilities

For the duration of this internship assignment, the intern will receive Work space in MC regional office along with laptop/desktop

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps (MC) is a non-profit, voluntary humanitarian aid agency, registered in the United States and Scotland with offices in more than 40 countries around the world. Mercy Corps has been addressing the humanitarian needs in Jordan through a diverse portfolio of development and relief programs for the past 12 years. Mercy Corps exist to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities. Since the beginning of the Syrian civil war almost five years ago, Mercy Corps has worked to address the urgent needs of nearly 4 million people both inside Syria and in neighboring countries

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Finance Intern will join the Finance Department, reporting directly to the Finance Manager for Accounting and Compliance. In this role, She/ He will support the team by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of Mercy Corps' Syria accounting records and by preparing various financial reconciliations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assisting with month-end processes and routine financial tasks.
• Assist with various reconciliations such as Bank, Cash, advances, receivables, payables, etc.
• Verifying hard copies of employee expense reports and their supporting documents.
• Maintain a soft and hard filing system and organize and maintain the Finance SharePoint.
• Assist during the audit processes.
• Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Through the internship, the intern will acquire:

• Practical Financial Experience: Gain hands-on experience in daily financial operations, including data entry, reconciliations, and document management.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Develop skills in preparing financial reports, journal entries, and understanding the underlying principles of financial analysis.
• Compliance & Documentation: Understand the importance of internal controls and compliance, while learning how to maintain both digital and physical filing systems in line with Mercy Corps policies.
• Technical Proficiency: Build proficiency in using the Mercy Corps Accounting System (Navigator) when applicable, and MS office.
• Collaboration & Communication: Enhance teamwork and communication skills by working closely with various team members and supporting cross-functional initiatives.

DELIVERABLES:

The intern is expected to provide support to the team in terms of:

• Supporting Document Verification: Review and verify supporting documents for financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Filing System Management: Maintain a proper filing system of all financial records.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure all tasks are completed in accordance with Mercy Corps' internal policies and procedures.
• General Team Support: Assist with additional administrative and documentation tasks as needed to support the Finance team.

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 and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. 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 e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis. As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).

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Mercy Corps is an international organization consisting of multiple affiliated companies in various countries. Mercy Corps has international sites and uses resources located throughout the world. Your data may be held on secure platforms globally, including outside of the EU. All personal data whether relating to recruitment or employment, is held on a secure platform and system which is subject to regular testing and audit. Unless stated in the job description that the post involves other organizations with which the information will be shared as part of the recruitment process, your personal data will only be shared with third parties where consent is given.

Mercy Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (the “Scheme”) (www.schr.info/the-isconduct-disclosure-scheme). Accordingly, we request information from a job applicant’s previous employer(s) about any investigations which found that the applicant committed sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents of misconduct under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, you confirm your consent to Mercy Corps collecting your prior employment history under the Scheme as part of the application process. Your data will be stored for up to four years