Financial Management Internship

Cyberpeace Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Protect.ngo is a Switzerland- and Netherlands-based foundation focused on protecting civil society. The Financial Management Intern supports the Finance & Governance Manager in maintaining records, improving processes, and ensuring donor/regulatory compliance. This internship offers hands-on nonprofit financial operations experience.

The role involves budgeting, reporting, fund tracking, and audit preparation with opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects in the NGO sector.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field.
• Interest in civil society and non-profit work.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken (C2 level).
• Strong numerical reasoning and attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency in Excel; familiarity with accounting tools is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse teams.
• Commitment to confidentiality and responsible financial stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: ensure timely payment and reconciliation of invoices; track AR and budget impact.
• Budget Support: assist in preparing project budgets and tracking cash flow.
• Financial Reporting: help compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management and the Executive Board.
• Fund Management & Compliance: track restricted funds and prepare donor reports.
• Audit Preparation: assist in organizing documentation for external audits.
• Process Improvement: help implement streamlined financial processes and SOPs.

Skills

English fluency

Numerical reasoning

Excel proficiency

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in finance or related field

Tools

Accounting tools

Job description

Protect.ngo is a Switzerland- and Netherlands-based foundation dedicated to protecting those who protect others. Our mission is to expose and defend: we expose the human impact of cyberattacks and information manipulation targeting civil society organizations, and we defend them through cybersecurity support, technology, and a global network of talents. By combining direct assistance with evidence-based advocacy, we strengthen digital resilience and advance accountability for civil society worldwide. The Financial Management Intern supports Protect.ngo’s Finance & Governance Manager in maintaining accurate records, strengthening financial processes, and ensuring compliance with donor and regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for students seeking hands‑on experience in nonprofit financial operations.

• Practical experience with budgeting, donor compliance, and audit preparation
• Exposure to the civil society sector and the international NGO community
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, mission‑driven projects

• Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Ensure timely payment and reconciliation of invoices.
  • Track accounts receivable and their impact on the budget runway.
• Budget Support
  • Assist in preparing project budgets, updating budget trackers, reviewing spending against approved allocations, and tracking cash flow.
• Financial Reporting
  • Help compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and the Executive Board.
• Fund Management & Compliance
  • Assist with accurate tracking of restricted funds.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports for donors.
• Audit Preparation
  • Support the Finance & Governance Manager in organizing documentation for external audits.
• Process Improvement
  • Assist in the implementation of streamlined financial processes and development of SOPs.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• Interest in civil society and non-profit work.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken (C2 level)
• Strong numerical reasoning and attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency in Excel; familiarity with accounting tools is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse teams.
• Commitment to confidentiality and responsible financial stewardship.

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of excel functions - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data cleaning, etc.
• Prior volunteer or internship experience in nonprofit settings.

• Requirement: tripartite internship convention/agreementprovided by the school/University
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Duration: 6-12 months (flexible, renewable upon review)
• Working rate: ideally full-time (32 hours per week, from Monday to Thursday)
• Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Equal Opportunity

The Protect.ngo foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.