Accounting & Administrative Intern

Internship description

We are seeking a motivated Accounting & Administrative Intern to work closely with our Director of Operations to ensure the smooth running of our organisation.

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop skills across a wide range of operational areas, including Finance & Accounting, Office Management, and Human Resources. You will be working in a friendly, international, and multicultural environment for a mission-driven organisation that makes a positive and lasting impact.

Main tasks of the internship include:

• Supporting Financial Processes: Assist in accurately recording financial transactions by entering invoices and other financial data into the organisation’s internal accounting system.
• Assisting with Accounting Tasks: Contribute to various accounting duties, including preparing and sending invoices, as well as managing and streamlining financial documentation.    
• Supporting Office Operations: Help ensure the efficient running of the office by managing the office inbox, maintaining and updating databases, and other administrative tasks as required.  

What do we offer?

We offer a full-time, 6-month internship paid €1,035 monthly. This is a professional internship agreement, according to Belgian law, called Convention d’immersion professionnelle (FR) or Beroepsinlevingsovereenkomst (NL). It includes a clear description of the tasks and the expected competences acquired by the end of the internship.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU (European Union) and able to live and work in Belgium during their internship. The candidate should be able to start in November 2024.

Who are we looking for?

• A fluent English speaker (knowledge of French is a plus); 
• A highly organised person with excellent attention to detail, with interest in financial management;
• a person with experience using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, who is confident in creating and managing financial data;
• A highly motivated individual with an open-minded, pro-active attitude and a willingness to learn;
• A person with strong ethical standards, ready to work in an international and multicultural environment;
• Someone who resides in Belgium and has the legal right to work in Belgium.

How to apply?

Please send a CV and a short cover letter in English in one PDF file to [email protected] with the subject line ”First Name Last Name – Accounting & Administrative Intern” by Monday, 23rd of September 2024 (EOD). Early applications are encouraged, as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

The chosen candidate will ideally start on 4th of November 2024.   

Due to the high number of applicants expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

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