Headquartered in Barcelona, the Institute for Integrated Transitions (IFIT) is a non- governmental organisation dedicated to helping fragile and conflict-affected states achieve more sustainable negotiations and transitions out of war or authoritarianism. IFIT’s core work is to serve as an expert resource on integrated policy solutions for locally-led efforts to break cycles of conflict or repression.
IFIT is currently looking for a motivated finance intern to join our team in the Barcelona office for a period of 6 months, starting in January 2025.
The selected responsibilities will include:
• Support the financial administration of the organisation by compiling and processing accurate financial and accounting information.
• Assist the Financial Manager and Assistant by ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions in IFIT’s accounting system (managed by an external company) in line with IFIT’s financial and accounting policies.
• Liaise with IFIT’s financial service providers (banks, external accountants, auditors, etc.).
• Support the maintenance and update of internal tools for financial management (income forecast, expenditure reports, among others).
• Support the process of payments and tracking of bank deposits and payments.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and financial statements under the guidance of the Financial Manager.
• Assist in the annual audit process and other project audits.
• Support fundraising activities with the preparation of project budgets and financial reports for donors.
Conditions:
Although the internship is unpaid, IFIT offers: 1) reimbursement of travel to or from Barcelona for the purposes of the internship (up to a maximum of 500€), and 2) partial offset of specific living costs incurred by undertaking the internship in Barcelona (up to a maximum of 900€ per month).
Duration:
• 6 months (potentially renewable)
Starting date:
• 13 January 2025
Location:
• Barcelona
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Enrolment in or completion of a degree in a relevant financial or administration programme
• Training in accounting and finance
• Solid computer literacy, including MS Excel and accounting programs
• Accuracy and high attention to details
• Results and solution-oriented
• Strong Spanish and English-language skills. Other languages are an asset.
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, organised and reliable
IFIT is committed to building a racially diverse and culturally inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications by candidates from underrepresented groups.
How to apply
Please send your CV, a one-paragraph expression of interest and samples of your work to Blanca Manresa (bmanresa@ifit-transitions.org), stating “IFIT Finance Internship” in the subject line. The application period will be open until 18th of October 2024; however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, thus applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
