Finance Intern
Support finance processes and collaborate with teams to enhance financial data handling.
Overview
Support finance processes and collaborate with teams to enhance financial data handling.
You have:
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a graduate program or final academic year of an undergraduate program in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related field.
- Experience in data science, data analytics, and data visualization is desirable.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
- No previous work experience is necessary to apply for the internship.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Amman, Jordan
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the team with a wide range of finance processes, having hands-on practical daily work and operations as well as being on the front line with internal and external parties such as colleagues in HQ and in the field offices. 2. Support the different teams on a wide range of tasks related to the Accounts Division and analysis of financial data. Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciling accounts. 3. Assist with compilation and consolidation of data. Review supporting documents ensuring completeness and accuracy. 4. Support with system development and process improvement initiatives. Assist in implementing and monitoring internal controls. 5. Assist with development of training materials (in-presence and online) and guidance notes. 6. Assist in drafting and reviewing different types of financial and analytical reports and minutes during meetings. Participate in the preparation of financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders. 7. Collaborate on special projects, providing support as needed, such as in process improvement, data analysis, and policy development. 8. Be responsible for delivering the assigned tasks in a collaborative, timely and efficient manner. 9. Have great opportunities for learning and expanding knowledge and experience within the areas of finance as well as process improvements and system developments. 10. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).
Qualifications/special skills
- Applicants must be students enrolled in or have recently completed (i.e. commence internship within one year of graduation date), either a graduate school programme (i.e. second university degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent), with major area of study in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related field. - Experience in data science, data analytics and data visualization with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets would be an asset.
Languages
Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic is not mandatory, but an asset (Desirable).
Additional Information
- No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. - Specialization in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related areas. (Desirable).
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to analyze financial data? | This question assesses your analytical skills and ability to deal with financial information. | Share a concrete example, focusing on your approach to analysis and the outcomes. |
| How would you prioritize tasks when supporting different teams? | Interviewers want to understand your organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have that could help improve operational processes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you would ensure the accuracy of financial reports. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you effectively communicated complex information? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |