Budget Analyst Intern

VisionFund's work seeks to end intergenerational poverty through financial products and services. We're about the long-term change that ensures children can break free of the poverty cycle, for good.

By supporting people and communities living in poverty to develop and grow their livelihoods, VisionFund is catalysing sustainable economic growth to break the cycle of poverty, so that children can reach their potential as communities thrive.

Learn more about us: visionfund.org

Remote within the US - Budget Analyst Intern

Summer 2024

World Vision Internships provide a three-month opportunity for exceptional students and recent graduates ready to explore a career in the international relief and development sector. We are committed to providing interns with a meaningful learning experience where they can learn, grow, and connect alongside other emerging professionals who are passionate about our mission.

Learn: Take on challenging and meaningful work assignments while developing your technical skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Grow: Deepen your understanding of the sector, develop your leadership potential, and grow your Christian faith during weekly professional development seminars and workshops.

Connect: Form connections with a diverse nationwide intern cohort and build your professional network at one of the largest international relief, development, and advocacy organisations in the world.

BEFORE APPLYING, make sure you meet the following requirements:

• Able to commit to at least 24 hours per week for the entire internship period: 20 May – 16 August.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid US Social Security Number.
• Be physically located in one of the following states where WVI is registered as an employer: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
• Current student or recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within 2 years).
• Adhere to World Vision International’s Christian Statement of Faith.
• Willingness to use own electronic devices for internship purposes, and disposition to let WVI install endpoint security software on those devices.

DETAILS

• Stipend: All US-based interns are paid a monthly stipend of $800
• Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities are available (24-40 hours/week)
• Internship Location: Remote within the US (see eligible states above).
• Appropriate Fields of Study/Majors: Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

Visionfund (VF) is the Microfinance (MF) arm of World Vision. It provides credit, insurance, and savings services to underserved communities around the world where World Vision works.

VFI Finance manages all financial aspects of VisionFund International, both the Global Center and its network of MFIs. This is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial accounting, producing insightful reports and analyses for decision-makers and stakeholders, and managing our organization's financial resources by enforcing efficient currency management and good stewardship.

The opportunity

As a Budget Analyst Intern, you will have the opportunity to:

• Get exposure to a variety of financial statements.
• Learn advanced techniques related to the use of budget templates.
• Gain meaningful skills and knowledge in financial analysis and MS Excel.
• Access weekly professional development programming delivered by WV People and Culture.
• Be surrounded by people who motivate and inspire you.
• Make a lasting impact on the lives of the most vulnerable children.

The intern’s responsibilities will include:

• Assist in managing the workflow of the annual budget conducted by the Global Center and our network of MFIs.
• Review budget submissions by MFIs.
• Communicate and follow up with MFIs

Essential qualities for this role:

• You are interested in global operations
• You have experience with written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey complex information appropriately to different audiences.
• You have experience using MS Excel and you have basic accounting knowledge
• You are passionate about using your God-given talents to positively impact the world.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only