Accounting-Junior Summer Intern, Washington

Accounting-Junior Summer Intern, Washington

Closing date: Friday, 11 April 2014

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Organization

IDB - Inter-American Development Bank

Country

United States

City

Washington, United States

Office

IDB Washington

Accounting-Junior Summer Intern
Hiring Unit Overview
The intern will be assigned to work in the FIN/ACC Division with the senior and/or principal accountants responsible for the accounting and reporting of the Bank' main funds, funds under administration, and pension and healthcare funds.
Description of Functions/Activities

• Assists in the preparation of the monthly financial statements for the Bank's main funds, trust funds and pension funds.
• Perform data analysis, user acceptance testing and other related procedures as deemed necessary in connection with the implementation of SAP.
• Assists in the preparation of the IDB quarterly financial statements.
• Prepare other account analysis and ad-hoc reports as required by the senior and/or principal accountants.
• Assist in the completion of the MFG/PTQ work program

Qualifications
Qualifications
Academic Background: (area of required specialization)
Students pursuing a BA Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
Computer Skills:

• Preference for a candidate who has worked with Crystal Reports and/or with any accounting system, including but not limited to SAP.
• Excellent computer skills including use of Excel, Word, databases, and report writers.

Other Required Competencies/Experience:

• Accounting and Financial Reporting: Knowledge of financial reporting in conformity with US GAAP and US SEC rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated organizational capability and ability to carry out multiple and detailed tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team, share knowledge and information, and express disagreements tactfully.
• Ability to write and present orally concise, clear and precise analytical papers, presentations, and to adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Financial/IT audit background strongly preferred.
• A self-starter and be able to grasp new concepts and procedures quickly.

Languages: English (required) andSpanish (preferred)
The IDB is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities in employment. We embrace diversity on the basis of gender, age, education, national origin, ethnic origin, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and HIV/AIDs status. We encourage women, Afro-descendants and persons of indigenous origins to apply.

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