Finance Intern

About this role

About MSF USA | Doctors Without Borders

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.

Role Overview

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.

Department Accountabilities

Budgeting

Set, analyze, and monitor budgets in line with organization strategy; identify financial trends.

Treasury

Design, develop, and deliver treasury strategy and operations.

Financial Policies, Guidelines, and Protocols

Develop financial guidelines and protocols in response to statutory and financial requirements.

Operational Compliance

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.

Organizational Risk Management

Develop and/or deliver on activities to keep track of the organization's risk profile and limit the organization's exposure to undue risks.

Roles Specific Outcomes

• 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

These core accountabilities should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other functions as assigned.

Complexity and Problem-Solving Skills

• 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

Behavioral Competencies

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 s

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