Finance Intern

Start Date: June 1, 2022
End Date: November 30, 2022
Estimated number of hours per week: 40
Will the intern be receiving a stipend? Yes
Will the intern travel? (local or international): No

*Please include a cover letter with your resume describing your interest and how you meet the qualifications.

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges. Working in Vietnam since the early 1980s, PATH established a permanent office in Hanoi in 1997, and an office in Ho Chi Minh City in 2014.

✍️ Description of the project the Intern will complete:

Practice and learn about daily work of accounting/finance/admin/procurement through supporting the Vietnam office finance/admin/procurement team includes daily administration, payment process and procurement activities under the supervision of the Procurement Associate and Senior Admin Officer.

✍️ Description of overall learning objectives and goals for the internship/benefit to the Intern:

To gain practical experiences in the field of admin/finance management/ accounting/ procurement, regular duties and responsibilities of admin/finance/accounting/procurement position.

✍️ Brief description of required skills/experience the intern should possess:

Basic understanding of accounting and financial principles
Good verbal and written communication skills
High level of detail focus, accuracy, and responsibility
Motivation and strong desire to learn and take on new challenges.
Proficient skills in computer including experience with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook

✍️ Skills to be developed and/or expanded during internship:

Insight into the working environment and understanding the culture of the organization.
Standard accounting and financial management, cash basic management accounting
Payment document review and control
Admin and logistic support to Vietnam office
Purchasing and negotiation skills
Good skills of communication and coordination with other team members
Other related skills of accounting, banking, administration and procurement

✍️ Proposed activities:

Procurement activities:

Provide support to procure goods and services for Vietnam Country program
Assisting in the registration of new vendors;
Assisting in contacting vendors and supporting them in the finalization of requested documents;
Assisting in managing vendor databases;
Sending communications to vendors;
Supporting the implementation, monitoring of the Procurement Plans, monitoring progress and sending updates to project teams;
Assisting in procurement of goods and services in compliance with the PATH procurement policy.
Assisting with the preparation of documents and implementation of the document/file management system;
Conducting research on best practices and potential vendors;
Other related initiatives and activities.

Administration activities:

Receiving and submitting correspondence at relevant government organizations.
Acting as Receptionist backup as needed

Finance/Accounting activities:

Assisting Finance Unit in scanning, copying and filing documents.
Rearranging and pre-reviewing financial supporting documents for payment
Entering Petty cash payment transactions (to spreadsheet)
Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed.

Candidates must currently have legal authorization to work in Vietnam.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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✍️ How to Apply:

All applications are made online. For a full job description and to apply online, please access via this job link (https://bit.ly/3PoMlAy) or visit PATH website (www.path.org) then go to (Careers/Search Job Listings/PATH’s Internship Opportunities). Deadline for application is 3rd June 2022.