Accounting Intern at GiveDirectly

About This Role

Reports to: Senior Finance Manager

Responsibilities:

• Assist in automating donor reports (in excel and systems)
• Assist in monthly close by preparing assigned month-end schedules
• Assist in checking that management reports agree with the accounting and reporting systems
• Assist in compiling information required for various audits
• Timeframe: May-August. Minimum 8 weeks.
• Hours: approximately 30-40 per week

Education Requirement:

• Undergraduate student studying finance, accounting, or other relevant major

Skills Requirement:

• Basic understanding of accounting and bookkeeping
• Ability to handle and manipulate large data sets
• Proficient in Excel
• Attention to detail

In addition to the specific skills required for each role, we’re looking for candidates who bring alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem-solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.

For interns based in Kenya, we provide a monthly stipend of KES 20,000. For those based in other countries in East Africa, we will adjust this to the local market.