Financial Management Internship

The Protect.ngo

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.

Your Mission

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.

Your Learning & Development Opportunities

• 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

Your Objectives & Contributions

• 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.

Your Experience, Skills & Attribute

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.

When Applying

Please provide the following:

• A CV in a pdf format.
• A cover letter (one page max) describing your motivation, in a pdf format.

Additional Information

• 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.

Please read carefully: we will only consider applications that comply with all the required enclosures, information and application deadline. As much as we would like to respond to all applicants, we can only guarantee responding to candidates selected for the interview process. Thank you for your understanding.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About us

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