Finance Intern  

Our office has formed a partnership with a global, non-political, not-for-profit organization associated with a preeminent state university and run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education.

With that partnership, we are looking for a young, driven and self-motivated Finance Intern interested in gaining real-world experience in accounting and finance. The successful candidate will be able to learn real-world business experience thereby preparing them for a promising finance and accounting career in the future.

• Works alongside financial analysts, accounting auditors, and other finance executives on determining businesses and opportunities.
• Learns how to navigate in the world of privately-held businesses in the Philippines and how to determine established and proven indicators of value.
• Proficient in the fundamental financial and accounting practices with keen interest in open source tools, which we will teach you.
• As it requires a lot of initiative on their part, the intern has to be highly proficient and systematic.
• Generates and analyzes reports, takes notes during meetings, prepares statements, enters financial and accounting data, and assists with auditing work.
• The intern might also complete administrative work while observing different aspects of accounting, portfolio management, or financial reporting.

• Must be graduating student/fresh graduate from any reputed universities and colleges, preferably with Accounting, Business Management and Finance courses.
• Tech-savvy and proficient in using the following platforms: G Suite, Google Spreadsheet, Asana, Slack, Microsoft Office 365, Windows 10 Pro, and Chrome OS.
• School requirements: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) from the academic institution, registration form, and School ID.
• Knows how Xero accounting software works even as a beginner.
• Assists in accounting-related tasks such as: encoding daily transactions, bills, receipts, and SOAs thru Xero; recording and monitoring billing statements; preparing bills, invoices, debit/credit notes; and analyzing some financial statements.
• Must be computer and tech savvy to be able to pick up new technical skills without too much assistance.
• Keen interest in the following areas: bootstrapping, financing options for startups, convertible debt, cap table, lean startup.
• Proficient in encoding financial formulas into Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Project, etc.) and Google Apps / G Suite (Spreadsheets and how to link to public data stores like Forex sources).
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Willing to work in Makati City.