Internship in Finance and Administration

MPI Europe is seeking candidates for a full-time, in-person six-month internship in Brussels, which will begin July 1, 2024. The successful candidate must be work authorized in Belgium. Applications are due by close of business June 3.

As our Accounting Intern, you will have the opportunity to get first-hand experience in contractual fund procedures and the control of expenditures within the framework of a variety of funding sources.

Duties

• Handle invoice processing, payment tracking, financial records, reports, and audit files.
• Organize document classification, update procedures, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Enhance financial processes and provide administrative support with data encoding and summaries.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Capable of maintaining financial controls and supporting auditor requests.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Work authorization in Belgium.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience at European institutions and NGOs in Brussels.

Details and Conditions

The internship entails a 38-hour, five-day workweek at Rue de la Loi, 155 – 1040 – Etterbeek, with potential telework twice a week after two months. The position offers a “convention d’immersion professionnelle” with a monthly payment of 1310.15 euros and 8-euro lunch vouchers per workday. Relocation expenses are not covered.

To Apply : Interested candidates should fill this online form: https://forms.office.com/r/L9PN0QRkFu. Please email europe@migrationpolicy.org using “Issue with online form” as a subject line if experiencing any issues. Interested candidates should also send their CV and cover letter (max. 1 page) to europe@migrationpolicy.org. In your letter, tell us what you like to make us want to meet you. Please save each file under a clear filename, “Last Name First Name – CV” and “Last Name First Name – CL.”. And please make sure to use the following subject line: “Finance Internship – Last Name First Name.” Due to the large number of applicants, only those being considered for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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