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Finance Intern

CompanyMSF
LocationColombo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with daily accounting tasks, including data entry in the Tally system, bank reconciliations, and maintaining financial records. They will also support the finance team by preparing bank transfer letters and managing supporting documentation for the regional office.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1282
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
For more than 50 years, Médecins Sans Frontières has been providing medical assistance to people caught up in crises that threaten their survival: mainly armed conflicts, but also epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters or lack of access to healthcare. All these situations require specially adapted medical and logistical resources. Independent of all political, religious and military powers, after assessing a given population's medical needs, MSF acts with impartiality. More than 97% of MSF’s funding is provided by private donors, which ensures the organization’s operational independence and flexibility. Abiding by the same charter, the various MSF teams are made up of medical, logistical and administrative personnel of dozens of different nationalities, including expatriates and local staff. They provide aid in accordance with the principles of humanitarian action and medical ethics. This medical action is indissociable from the work of bearing witness, which is linked to our field activities. We speak out publicly with the aim of bringing crises out of the shadows, alerting opinion to abuses committed away from the cameras, criticizing shortcomings in the aid system or denouncing the diversion of aid from its primary objective to serve political interests. The Swiss section of Médecins Sans Frontières was founded in 1981. Operational Centre Geneva employs approximately 300 people, with offices in Geneva and Zurich. In 1999, MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
About the Role

Objectives:

·        Ensure completeness of supporting documents within MSFSA's regional office and maintain hard files and folders.

·        Assist in the data entry process of the Tally system (Journal vouchers and payment vouchers).

·        Assist in the preparation of bank transfer letters for the regional office.

·        Any other tasks in the Finance Department, depending on the priority.

 

Scope:     MSF South Asia Colombo Office

 

Terms of Reference:

·        Assist in processing and recording accounts payable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.

·        Support the finance team in day-to-day accounting activities, including data entry, reconciliations, and maintaining financial records.

·        Visit banks, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), or other government offices as required for official matters.

·        Collect, evaluate, and interpret financial and statistical data.

·        Prepare and maintain organized records and documentation.

·        Perform other finance-related tasks as required, based on departmental priorities.

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Work Hours:

•        Monday to Friday - 9.00 a.m - 5.30 p.m.

 

Reporting to:

•         Finance Specialist


Requirements

Qualifications:

·        Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, or holding part qualifications from AAT, CA Sri Lanka, or any other recognized accounting body.

·        Basic Proficiency in MS Excel and Accounting Systems.

·        Any prior experience in bookkeeping or accounting will be considered an advantage.

·        Applicants must be available for a full-time, in-office internship for a period of six months.

 

Skills required:

     ·    Working experience / Knowledge of Windows Operating System, Microsoft office Applications (specially working experience on MS Outlook, Excel and Word), Microsoft Teams, Zoom         
  •  Basic IT knowledge to resolve and troubleshoot the ICT related issues    
  •  Precise and clear communication

 

You can join the team if you:


·        Have a keen interest in Finance, Accounting or compliance

·        Are an effective communicator who can establish rapport with people at all levels

·        Have high energy levels, self-motivated, positive attitude

·        Possess the capacity to remain focused on the task at hand as well as multi-tasking

·        Have a strong sense of ownership for assigned tasks and a willingness to go the extra mile when needed.



Benefits


  • Internship allowance of LKR 2,500/- per day worked
  • The intern will be covered for accident insurance.
  • Free lunch
  • 25% Work From Home (WFH)
  • Additional expenses reimbursed upon approval and submission of bills

 
How to Apply:

 

Submit a CV and cover letter to https://msfindia.zohorecruit.in/jobs/Careers

 

Application Deadline: 18 September 2026
  

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This internship opportunity is open to Sri Lankan nationals only.



Key Skills
AccountingFinanceData entryBookkeepingMS ExcelTally systemReconciliationsFinancial reportingCommunicationTime managementMulti-taskingTroubleshootingICT supportMS OutlookMS WordMicrosoft Teams
Categories
Finance & AccountingSocial ServicesAdministrative
Benefits
Internship allowanceAccident insuranceFree lunchWork from homeExpense reimbursement
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