Accounts Receivable Intern

Job Posting Organization:
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, comprising 191 member National Societies. Established as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the IFRC operates under seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. The organization aims to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote humanitarian activities by National Societies to prevent and alleviate human suffering, thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace globally. The IFRC is headquartered in Geneva and has regional and country offices worldwide, focusing on supporting National Societies and ensuring effective governance and collaboration within the humanitarian network.

Job Overview:
The Accounts Receivable Intern will report directly to the Coordinator of Accounts Receivable and will play a crucial role in processing travel assistance claims for National Societies attending the 2026 Statutory Meetings. This position requires the intern to coordinate with various stakeholders within the IFRC Secretariat and National Societies to ensure accurate calculations and timely payments of travel assistance. The intern will also be responsible for maintaining travel assistance records, following up on payments, and monitoring the budget for travel assistance related to statutory meetings. This role is essential for ensuring that the financial aspects of travel assistance are managed efficiently and effectively, contributing to the overall success of the statutory meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with relevant focal points within the IFRC Secretariat and National Societies to calculate and prepare requests for payments of statutory travel assistance.
• Maintain travel assistance tables in OneDrive and ensure all claim requests are properly filed.
• Follow up with National Societies regarding executed payments to ensure timely processing.
• Monitor expenditures under the travel assistance budget line for the statutory meetings.
• Provide overall support to the accounts receivable team in day-to-day accounting tasks as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with National Societies and regional offices on matters related to travel assistance, ensuring clarity and support in all communications.

Required Qualifications:

• A relevant university degree is required.
• A recognized qualification in accounting is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting position is preferred.
• Experience working in a multinational, multicultural environment, either in a major commercial company or for an international organization is highly desirable.
• Experience in humanitarian or not-for-profit organizations is also preferred.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a relevant university degree, which provides a foundational understanding of accounting principles and practices. A recognized qualification in accounting is preferred, indicating a higher level of expertise and commitment to the field.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role. This experience should ideally be within a multinational or multicultural environment, which is crucial for understanding the complexities of working with diverse teams and stakeholders. Experience in humanitarian or not-for-profit organizations is also preferred, as it demonstrates an understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of the sector.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory for this position. Additionally, a good command of another IFRC official language, such as Arabic, French, or Spanish, is preferred, as it enhances communication with a broader range of National Societies and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This internship is likely to be a full-time position, although specific details regarding contract duration and compensation are not provided in the job description. The role is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and may involve collaboration with international teams, reflecting the global nature of the IFRC's operations.