Job Offer
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Join MSF OCG as an Accounting Intern at headquarters!
We are looking for passionate individuals ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.
Discover below the details of the position and the qualifications we are looking for.
This internship is part of an academic, professional, or socio-professional integration training program and must meet the conditions set by the Employment Market Monitoring Council (CSME). The duration of the internship, as stipulated in the tripartite agreement, is 6 to 9 months at 100%.
Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF
Your qualifications and experience do not exactly match all the requirements?
At MSF OCG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff. We strive to create work environments where teams of people with varied backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences collaborate to advance MSF’s social mission and improve outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
We understand that some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the job requirements. Research shows this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good fit for this position, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications.
We encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, origins, religions, beliefs, disabilities and all other characteristics of diversity.
MSF does not tolerate any sexual exploitation or abuse, any form of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will be subject to reference checks.
Context & Mission
Doctors Without Borders is an independent international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, to people affected by natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, beliefs or political affiliation (MSF Charter).
The accounting department in Geneva is composed of two units, one responsible for HQ accounting activities (suppliers, treasury, taxes) and the other ensuring accounting follow-up for missions in MSF’s countries of intervention (field accounting).
The intern will be integrated into the HQ accounting team and will primarily collaborate with the accounts payable clerk. They may also occasionally provide support to the rest of the accounting team, both at HQ and/or in the field.
Main responsibilities
The intern’s role is focused on learning through specific, recurring projects, primarily involving the complete processing of the supplier invoice cycle, including:
- Receiving, verifying (legal and tax aspects) and accounting (general and analytical accounting) supplier invoices via invoice processing software and accounting ERP (MS Dynamics D365)
- Justification of supplier accounts through the performance of certain key monthly/quarterly controls (debtor suppliers, aged receivables analysis, etc.)
- Participation in annual closing procedures and preparation for audits according to the periods
The intern may also, depending on the needs, be involved in various accounting tasks (ad hoc analyses, support in processing expense reports, internal control documentation, etc. – non-exhaustive list).
Desired profile
- Currently enrolled in or completing a higher education program
- To be eligible for an internship agreement with a third party
- Fluent written and spoken French, good written English, German a plus
- Knowledge of common office tools
- Knowledge of an ERP system is an asset
- Organized and meticulous
- Proactivity, dynamism
- Multi-activities
- Analytical mind
- Interest in or commitment to international solidarity
- Previous experience in a finance/accounting department is an asset
Working conditions
- Mandatory tripartite internship agreement
- 6 to 9 month internship at 100% (depending on the internship agreement)
- Based in Geneva
- Start date: September/October 2026
- Gross monthly salary: CHF 2,000.-
How to apply
How to apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application only via our recruitment platform, respecting the following conditions.
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
- The documents must be written in French or English.
The deadline for submitting applications is set for June 14, 2026.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this offer earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.
Applications will be treated confidentially.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.