Project Finance Intern

The Finance Group serves as a strategic partner and fiduciary advisor, ensuring transparent, accountable, and effective resource management across UNOPS. The Group defines financial strategy in alignment with organizational goals, establishes finance policies, systems, and processes, and leads corporate budgeting to enable full cost recovery and ensure long-term financial sustainability. Throughout the project lifecycle, the Finance Group provides expert guidance, oversight, and tailored financial solutions. Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive financial and corporate performance reporting, strengthening financial capacity across the organization, and continuously enhancing resource planning and allocation. In addition, the Finance Group prepares and oversees the implementation of finance-related policies, upholding the highest standards of financial stewardship and supporting UNOPS in achieving operational excellence and fiscal responsibility.

This Project Finance Intern position is situated within the Finance Group in Bangkok, Thailand providing crucial support to financial operations and project management. The role offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in a dynamic international environment, contributing to the financial oversight and sustainability of UNOPS projects globally. The intern will assist in various financial processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and contributing to efficient resource management.

The Project Finance Intern supports the Finance Group in ensuring transparent, accountable, and effective financial management for UNOPS projects. The intern will assist in various financial processes, including data entry, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance, contributing to the overall financial health and sustainability of the organization's operations.

1. Financial Data Support and Reporting

• Assist in updating client financial reports and support the creation of new reports aligned with evolving business needs.
• Conduct testing of reporting outputs and provide actionable feedback and recommendations for the improvement.
• Support the review and analysis of client financial report submissions, facilitating communication with focal persons and the finance team to gather updates and ensure accurate reporting.

2. Compliance and Reconciliation

• Support the processing of client refund Requests for Payment (RFPs) and other General Ledger (GL) adjustments following final financial reporting and project closure.
• Validate refund amounts, currencies, banking, and supplier information, GLA (General Ledger Account ) while reviewing supporting documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment.
• Assist with oversight activities for General Ledger Journal Entries (GLJEs) and support the reconciliation of financial records and transactions to maintain data integrity.

3. Administrative Assistance

• Support process improvement initiatives based on business requirements, and assist in the drafting and documentation of standard operating procedures.
• Provide general support on ad-hoc matters and undertake additional activities as requested to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.

Required:

• The applicant should have completed a Minimum First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent), or be enrolled in a postgraduate program or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the start date of the intern assignment.

Desired:

• Area of study should preferably be in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certification in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or data analysis tools.

Desired:

• While no prior work experience is required, some experience in finance or accounting or related fields would be an asset.
• Academic projects or volunteer experience in finance or accounting is an asset.
• Experience with data entry, financial record-keeping, or basic financial analysis is an asset.

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.
  

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
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• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.