Finance & Data Analytics Intern

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Remote within the US – Finance & Data Analytics Intern

 Summer 2024

World Vision Internships provide a three-month opportunity for exceptional students and recent graduates ready to explore a career in the international relief and development sector. We are committed to providing interns with a meaningful learning experience where they can learn, grow, and connect alongside other emerging professionals who are passionate about our mission.

Learn: Take on challenging and meaningful work assignments while developing your technical skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Grow: Deepen your understanding of the sector, develop your leadership potential, and grow your Christian faith during weekly professional development seminars and workshops.

Connect: Form connections with a diverse nationwide intern cohort and build your professional network at one of the largest international relief, development, and advocacy organizations in the world.

BEFORE APPLYING, make sure you meet the following requirements:

• Able to commit to at least 24 hours per week for the entire internship period: 20 May – 16 August. 

• Eligible to work in the United States.

• Must have a valid US Social Security Number.

• Be physically located in one of the following states where WVI is registered as an employer: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

• Current student or recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within 2 years).

• Adhere to World Vision International’s Christian Statement of Faith.

• Willingness to use own electronic devices for internship purposes, and disposition to let WVI install endpoint security software on those devices.

DETAILS

• Stipend: All US-based interns are paid a monthly stipend of $800

• Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities are available (24-40 hours/week)

• Internship Location: Remote within the US (see eligible states above).

• Appropriate Fields of Study/Majors: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related disciplines.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

The Global Assurance & Advisory (GAA) teamwork gives confidence to Leadership, Boards, donors, partners, and other stakeholders that World Vision operations are well run, the organization takes wise stewardship seriously, and no blind spots or rocks are looming just below the surface. It also gives recommendations and/or advice to help navigate around potential risks ahead of time.

The Opportunity 

As a Finance & Data Analytics Intern, you will have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with members of the GAA Operations Team to ensure timely maintenance, analysis, and validation of existing data models.

• Assist with the development and enhancements of GAA Data, by interrogation and analysis of key data sets for Reporting to various stakeholders (GAA Senior Leadership; Finance, etc)  

• Have access to weekly professional development programming delivered by WV People and Culture.

• Be surrounded by people who motivate and inspire you.

• Make a lasting impact on the lives of the most vulnerable children.

The intern’s responsibilities will include:

• Data Extraction and  Transformation: with guidance from the GAA Audit Management System (AMS) Project Manager, extract relevant data from the AMS system, transform this data into a usable format for analysis, and load the data into existing analytics tools or platforms (particularly PowerBI).

• Data Modelling for Quarterly Cost Allocation Process: working closely with GAA Operations Global Director – GAA Operations and GAA’s Finance Business Partner, develop and/or enhance existing tools for functional data models or reports for quarterly cost allocation reporting

• Data Visualization: Utilize data visualization tools to represent audit findings, insights, and patterns clearly and interactively.

• Data Analysis for Executive Reporting: Working closely with the GAA Business Analyst to perform analysis and prepare reports for Executives

Essential qualities for this role:

• You are knowledgeable in accounting and finance, and/or have a professional certification in Accounting. At a minimum possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance and/or be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).

• You have experience working with data extraction and interrogation software, such as  Power BI Data Modelling.

• You are knowledgeable in performing complex analyses, understanding multiple data sources, and drawing meaningful and actionable insights.

• You are knowledgeable in preparing visual presentations using Microsoft Office

• You are knowledgeable in Database Languages.

• You are knowledgeable or have experience with Programming/Coding/Scripting.

• You have experience interacting, communicating, and collaborating with others to effectively achieve a desired outcome. 

• You are responsible, responsive, and enthusiastic.

• You are passionate about using your God-given talents to positively impact the world.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only