Finance Intern- Female- Islamabad ( Replacement Hire)
Facilitate daily Finance activities. Support financial reviews and data entry.
Overview
Facilitate daily Finance activities. Support financial reviews and data entry.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or other relevant disciplines, preference will be given to those candidates who are looking for an internship opportunity to gain work experience.
- Excellent negotiation & communication skills.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English.
- Familiarity with MS Office.
- Ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff.
- Strong coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be adaptable and flexible.
- Should be able to work under stress.
General Position Summary
This position will be facilitating the Finance department in daily Finance related activities
Essential Job Functions:
- Filing of vouchers in appropriate files.
- Scanning of all vouchers in appropriate folders (drive)
- Monthly bank/cash file tagging.
- Organize and archive the financial record in the warehouse and prepare a financial record inventory list.
- Provide support in providing documents to FBR & Auditors.
- Ensure completeness of documents in the respective files.
- Facilitates in Financial reviews and payment processing of vendors/employees.
- Data entry in finance software.
- Conduct himself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and in no way jeopardize our humanitarian efforts.
- Other duties assigned by the Finance Department/Supervisor
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
- Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
- Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options
Supervisory Responsibility
N/A
Accountability
Accountable for following the MC Information & Communication Technology policy, Code of conduct and MC Conflict of interest policy.
Reports Directly To: Senior Finance Officer
Works Directly With: Finance Team
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or other relevant disciplines, preference will be given to those candidates who are looking for an internship opportunity to gain work experience. Excellent negotiation & communication skills.
- Ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English.
- Familiarity with MS Office
Experience
- Fresher
Success Factors
Must have strong coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Must be a team player, be able to work proactively. Must be adaptable and flexible. Should be able to work under stress. Time management is critical to the success of this program.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Team Engagement and Effectiveness
Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.
We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
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. 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 elearning 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 ([email protected]).
NOTE:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- The management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.
- Preference will be given to local candidates.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you effectively communicated with a diverse team. What was the context? | The interviewer is assessing your communication skills and ability to collaborate with a diverse group. | Provide a clear example, mentioning the different backgrounds of team members. |
| What strategies do you use to manage your time effectively during multiple assignments? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your time management skills crucial for this role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of when you successfully solved a problem at work or school? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your data entry tasks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in the finance sector? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever faced a challenging financial scenario? How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle receiving feedback on your work performance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you understand about safeguarding principles in a workplace? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |