Description

Internship TITLE: Global Treasury Intern

INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION: Remote, US

DATES OF INTERNSHIP: July 2023 - October 2023

HOURS PER WEEK: 25 - 40 hours per week (Full-Time)

INTERNS SUPERVISOR & CONTACT INFORMATION: Treasury Supervisor

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERNSHIP: $2,600 USD per month

Mercy Corps responsibilities

For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive:

• Training and supervisory support
• Mercy Corps Laptop
• Access to Mercy Corps online tools
• All other tools, materials and communication requirements for this project

  Intern responsibilities

  Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with:

  • Accommodation, travel and living expenses

    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

    In support of the mission, the Global Treasury team is responsible for maintaining our liquidity position, Banking relationships, and insurance programs.

    The Global Treasury Intern will support the Treasury Supervisor and Global Treasurer with various Analysis projects.

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

    The intern will gain exposure to a global non-profit organization and the supporting operations. They will expand their learning and understanding of treasury operations within a global company.

    DELIVERABLES:

    • Conduct analysis (i.e. foreign exchange rates received globally, cash requests against expenses, and forecasts against actuals.
    • Support the Design and creation of Accounts Receivable aging reports and revenue to cash flow reports
    • Assist with annualizing cash forecast in alignment with annual budgets
    • Assist with treasury data migration
    • Assist with the daily treasury activities (i.e. Cash Management, risk management, and funding management)

      THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

      • University degree in progress or recently completed (within 1 year) in relevant discipline
      • Strong interest in treasury and corporate finance field
      • Strong experience with MS Excel

        Mercy Corps interns represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect Local Laws, customs and Mercy Corps policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

        Mercy Corps Diversity Statement

        Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

        We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

        Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

        Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

        We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

        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 e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

        As part of our commitment to keeping our community safe and providing a safe working environment, Mercy Corps has a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for US interns based in Mercy Corps US HQ offices. Interns must be fully vaccinated per CDC requirement or have an approved exception, either (1) sincerely held religious convictions, or (2) a disability that prevents them from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination and comply with regular testing, within 10 business days of starting. Failure to comply may impact your internship.

        Mercy Corps Headquarters: 45 SW Ankeny Street, Portland, Oregon 97204

        Mercy Corps: https://www.mercycorps.org/

        In your statement, you are encouraged to discuss any relevant experience, and demonstrate your interest. Your application will be reviewed by the Mercy Corps team and shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for interviews.