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Our mission is to expose and defend: we expose the human impact of cyberattacks and information manipulation targeting civil society organizations, and we defend them through cybersecurity support, technology, and a global network of talents. By combining direct assistance with evidence-based advocacy, we strengthen digital resilience and advance accountability for civil society worldwide.Your Mission\nThe Financial Management Internsupports Protect.ngo’sFinance & Governance Manager in maintaining accuraterecords, strengthening financial processes, and ensuring compliance with donor and regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for students seeking hands-on experience in nonprofit financial operations.Your Learning & Development Opportunities\nPractical experience with budgeting, donor compliance, and audit preparation\nExposure to the civil society sector and the international NGO community\nOpportunity to contribute to meaningful, mission-driven projects\nYour Objectives & Contributions\nAccounts Payable & ReceivableEnsure timely payment and reconciliation of invoices.\nTrack accounts receivable and their impact on the budget runway. \n\nBudget SupportAssist in preparing project budgets, updating budget trackers, reviewing spending against approved allocations, and tracking cash flow.\n\nFinancial ReportingHelp compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and the Executive Board.\n\nFund Management & ComplianceAssist with accurate tracking of restricted funds.\nAssist in the preparation of reports for donors. \n\nAudit PreparationSupport the Finance & Governance Manager in organizing documentation for external audits.\n\nProcess ImprovementAssist in the implementation of streamlined financial processes and development of SOPs.\n\nYour Experience, Skills & Attribute\nRequired Qualifications\nCurrently pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field.\nInterest in civil society and non-profit work.\nFluent in English, written and spoken (C2 level)\nStrong numerical reasoning and attention to detail.\nBasic proficiency in Excel; familiarity with accounting tools is a plus.\nAbility to communicate clearly with diverse teams.\nCommitment to confidentiality and responsible financial stewardship.\nPreferred Skills\nStrong knowledge of excel functions - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data cleaning, etc.\nPrior volunteer or internship experience in nonprofit settings.\nWhen Applying\nPlease provide the following:\nA CVin a pdf format.\nA cover letter (one page max) describing your motivation, in a pdf format.\nAdditional Information\n Requirement: tripartite internship convention/agreementprovided by the school/University\nStart date: as soon as possible\nDuration: 6-12 months (flexible, renewable upon review)\nWorking rate: ideally full-time (32 hours per week, from Monday to Thursday)\nLocation: Geneva, Switzerland\n Equal Opportunity\nThe Protect.ngofoundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.\nPlease read carefully: we will only consider applications that comply with all the required enclosures, information and application deadline. As much as we would like to respond to all applicants, we can only guarantee responding to candidates selected for the interview process. 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