Finance Intern

Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) - United States•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to the people who need it most. The organization cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, disasters, and social exclusion in more than 70 countries. MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance solely based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics. Our international project teams include medical, logistical, and administrative staff, most of them hired locally and working with their own communities. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality. We also bear witness and speak out about the experiences of our colleagues and patients. MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, primarily through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s social mission. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven candidate to support financial data analysis, validation, and reporting processes. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with structured datasets, enjoys digging into the details, and is motivated to understand how financial information supports broader organizational decision-making. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data through reconciliation, analysis, and cross-functional coordination. They will work closely with multiple teams to manage input, identify discrepancies, and contribute to clear and concise reporting outputs. This position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a proactive mindset toward problem-solving. A natural curiosity for financial processes and a willingness to continuously learn and improve are essential. In addition to technical capabilities, we are looking for someone who communicates effectively, can translate data into meaningful insights, and collaborates well within a team environment. Alignment with MSF’s mission and values is critical, as is a positive attitude and a commitment to contributing to a purpose-driven organization.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area, or equivalent combination of training and experience while pursuing bachelors degree
Basic to Proficient computer skills (e.g., Excel, Data entry – knowledge of Accounting systems is a plus)
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Excellent Attention to detail
Flexibility and ability to plan and prioritize multiple tasks
Genuine commitment to the principles and work of the MSF movement
THOUGHT: How MSF USA staff understand the organization, manage complexity, and contribute by creating the new and different.
People Focus: Builds strong relationships and delivers solutions geared to aiding others. Solicits feedback and data; conveys a clear understanding of the level of service the team is providing; takes action when standards are not met by team; aligns processes with organizational needs.
Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Global Perspective: Takes a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens. Shows global thinking at work; adjusts organizational practices to meet the unique needs of different regions or countries. Uses a broad perspective when addressing issues and challenges.
Cultivates Innovation: Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Approaches professional work in unique or innovative ways. Offers original ideas. Appreciates others' creative ideas and solutions and provides helpful input to enhance them.
RESULTS: MSF USA staff achieve results by cultivating a forward-thinking environment that produces solutions for changing stakeholder needs.
Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Regularly pushes self to achieve outstanding outcomes; consistently establishes bold goals for own performance; is passionate about excellent results and significant contributions. Shows great tenacity to complete goals/initiatives in a timely way.
PEOPLE: MSF USA staff understand their impact on others through collaboration and inclusion of different perspectives to achieve common goals.
Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.
Values Differences: Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Confronts stereotyping and offensive comments promptly. Consistently behaves with great sensitivity toward differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating.
Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
SELF: MSF USA staff demonstrate self-awareness by having an open mindset and by continuously seeking opportunities to learn, grow, and improve.
Instills Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Models honesty and authenticity and encourages others to be up front with one another. Demonstrates reliability and places a strong emphasis on the team meeting its commitments. Fairly represents others' positions.
Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Responds effectively to unclear situations, seeks to resolve ambiguity and make progress. Seeks guidance on how to adapt to changes, responds with appropriate composure and effectiveness.
Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
Being Resilient: Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with MSF-USA goals.
Financial Acumen: Interprets and applies understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in organizational digital and technology applications. Focusing on cybersecurity and identifying potential cyber threat against the organization
Data Collection and Analysis: The ability and skill to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making.
Project Management Skills: The ability and skill to plan and manage small project work assignments within desired cost, time and quality parameters.
Presentation and Written Communication Skills: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.

Nice To Haves

knowledge of Accounting systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Set, analyze, and monitor budgets in line with organization strategy; identify financial trends.
Design, develop, and deliver treasury strategy and operations.
Develop financial guidelines and protocols in response to statutory and financial requirements.
Adhere to internal policies and procedures and external standards, including regulatory codes and voluntary codes of conduct, to minimize business risk and protect the organization's reputation.
Develop and/or deliver on activities to keep track of the organization's risk profile and limit the organization's exposure to undue risks.
Accurate & Reliable Financial Data
Timely Delivery of Reporting Outputs
Strong Data Management & Organization
Effective Cross-Functional Coordination
Strong Excel & Data Handling Capability
Proactive Problem Identification
The ideal candidate can navigate complex, multi-source financial data environments, identify and resolve discrepancies with precision.
In addition, be able to translate findings into clear, actionable insights, while identifying and managing ambiguity and coordinate effectively across teams