Finance Assistant Intern

Finance Assistant Intern, Canada Summer Jobs 

(CSJ NOC 12200 Finance Clerk)

Save the Children believes every child has the right to a future. In Canada and around the world, we do whatever it takes – every day and in times of crisis – to support children to fulfill their rights to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. With over 100 years of experience, Save the Children is the world’s first and leading independent children’s organization – transforming lives and the future we share.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE:

The Finance Intern will provide basic support to the Finance team in maintaining accurate records and assisting with routine financial tasks. This includes helping with data entry, filing, invoice processing, and preparing simple reports. The role is designed to give hands-on experience in finance operations while ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Reporting to the Controller, the intern will work closely with team members to learn and contribute to day-to-day financial activities that keep the organization running smoothly.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assist with data entry of financial transactions into accounting systems.
• Support invoice processing, including coding and matching with purchase orders.
• Help maintain organized filing systems for financial documents (digital and paper).
• Update and reconcile spreadsheets for expense tracking and account reconciliation.
• Provide support during month-end close by preparing simple schedules or reports.
• Respond to basic vendor or internal inquiries regarding payment status.
• Collaborate with team members on ad hoc administrative tasks to ensure smooth financial operation.

Qualifications include (but are not limited to):

• This position is funded by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Job Program. To be eligible, youth must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canadian accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• be a post-secondary student returning to school in the Fall.
• Note: International students are not eligible participants. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student's time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible.
• Youth facing barriers to employment will be prioritized.
• For more information please see the Canada Summer Jobs Applicant Guide

• Current student enrolled in or recently graduated from a Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related program, meeting Canada Summer Jobs eligibility criteria
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications for data entry and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.
• Ability to organize and maintain records in digital formats.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Displays analytical and problem-solving skills with willingness to learn and adapt.
• Comfortable working under tight timelines and following organizational policies.

WHAT WE OFFER

• This position will be paid $20.00 CAD per hour. 
• 35 hours per week. 
• Duration: June 1 to July 24, 2026 (8 weeks).

HOW TO APPLY?

If you are interested in this position, please visit the career page at https://www.savethechildren.ca/ and submit your resume and cover letter by 5:00 pm EST May 4, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on ongoing basis. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that AI is used in some components of the recruitment process.

It is our individual and collective responsibility to ensure all children are protected from deliberate or unintentional acts that lead to the risk of, or actual, harm caused by our employees. Each employee shall be aware that there may be additional vulnerabilities facing children associated with their age, socio-economic background, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, identity, sexual orientation or identity, and is committed to ensuring this does not form barriers to effective safeguarding.

Each employee is committed to fostering and sustaining a safe environment through proactive, accessible, and effective approaches that seek to prevent and respond to any harm to the children including but not limited to sexual exploitation and abuse. SCC and all its employees will take all reasonable steps to make itself safe, both as an organisation and in the conduct of all aspects of its day-to-day operations of emergency, humanitarian, developmental, policy, campaigning and administrative work.

SCC supports and acts in compliance with the Human Rights Code. SCC is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Providing an accessible and barrier-free environment is a shared effort, and as an organization, SCC is committed to working with the necessary parties to make accessibility for all a reality. If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment or employment process, please notify People & Culture at peopleandculture@savethechildren.ca

This recruitment process may involve the use of AI-enabled or automated tools within ADP Workforce Now to help manage job postings and application workflows. These tools may assist with tasks such as organizing applicant information, identifying potential matches based on job-related qualifications, or supporting communication and scheduling.

All hiring decisions are made by our People & Culture team and hiring managers. No automated tool makes final decisions about your candidacy. If at any point you have questions about how your information is used, please contact our team at peopleandculture@savethechildren.ca