About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) provides cash grants directly to people living in extreme poverty. Since launching in 2011, GD has raised over $1B, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million recipients, launched operations in 15 countries, and continues to expand its reach across the Global South. GD has also grown the research base supporting unconditional cash with 20 randomized control trials from its programs, generating rigorous evidence across countries and contexts. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) has been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.
Across our global offices, our culture is candid, analytical, non-hierarchical, and agile. We work alongside 750+ individuals who come from 21 different countries and speak 69 different languages. Team members at GiveDirectly attest that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but a fundamental part of our culture and values. We actively seek to recruit individuals from the communities we serve, and use DEI as a lens in our hiring practices, programs, and initiatives. Our goal is to maintain a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and feel valued and respected for who they are. We strive to be inclusive of all cultures and experiences while upholding our values globally. In the spirit of our “Know Yourself and Grow” value, we recognize there is always room to improve our team’s working experience. But day to day, we aim to “Create Positive Energy” – we take care of one another, have fun, aim to maximize flexibility and accessibility in roles, and pursue professional development opportunities to stay challenged & engaged in our work.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
He/ She will report to the Finance Senior Manager and will work with colleagues in the finance team to deliver on finance and organizational goals.
Skill Sets: Strong analytical skills and data management, attention to detail, ability to work independently
Soft Skills: proactive in communication with stakeholders, attention to detail and ability to manage external relationships
Internship Duration: 2 Months
What You’ll Do
Allowances Management
- Fully understand GD’s allowance categories and processes, policies and procedures for each category
- Review staff allowances under each category and confirm the authenticity of the balances, noting unrecoverable amounts for management action
- Work with the accounting team to rectify any incorrect balances
- Follow up with respective staff for accounting of outstanding balances before year-end
Preparation of the 2024 Audit File
- Populate the audit file with available paperwork such as statutory deductions
- Prepare the YTD inter-company reconciliation
- Perform YTD balance sheet review ensuring all balances are adequately supported and noting exceptions for follow up
- Review the fixed assets register and perform verification and recalculation of related workings
- Review and follow up on partially paid bills
- Review and follow up on long outstanding receivables
Procurement and Payables Management
- Understand donor and regulatory laws and restrictions around procurement and payments, and implement policies and processes to ensure compliance
- Assist in maintaining audit trail prior to the conclusion of procurement and payments
- Assist in the coordination of payment cycles to meet country payment SLAs, and confirm adequate documentation and compliance with procurement guidelines prior to completion of payments
- Review YTD petty cash records and propose improvements as appropriate
Roving Role
- Temporary fill-in for finance roles during planned or unplanned absences
- Participate in other finance tasks and projects assigned from time to time
Knowledge And Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- At least 2 years of work experience in an accounting/finance department
- Candidates with knowledge of financial modelling, financial analysis and/or investment management will have an added advantage
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Competency in Excel and accounting software
- Commitment to acting with professionalism and highest ethics and integrity at all times
- An effective communicator with strong analytical skills
