Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has an internship program aimed at increasing opportunities for under-represented groups and increasing diversity in the workforce. Interns will receive a modest monthly stipend. Other details will be shared if you are selected for an interview in mid-July
We anticipate a start date on September 1st, 2024, and an internship duration of six months
The internship position we anticipate recruiting for is the following:
Finance/Accounting: Grants and compliance Intern (1 position in Yaoundé)
- The Grant and Compliance intern will be part of a team which accompanies CRS partners in the process of ameliorating their systems. The intern shall gain knowledge on minimum policy requirements for good financial management.
- Participate in the development of partner financial management tools.
- Understand basic donor requirements in Grant Management.
- Gain understanding of CRS’ Catholic identity, core partnership values, safeguarding principles and policy.
- Support processing of partner financial reports and archiving of compliance reports (SRFMP, FMV, etc.)
- Ensure completeness of Grant and Compliance reports in various shared folders.
- With good excel skills, support the conception of partners financial management tools.
- Learning CRS policies and procedures (Catholic Identity, Partnership, Safeguarding, Finance, Supply chain)
- Support review and liquidation of partner financial reports.
Qualifications and Experience: bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or any related field.
Languages: Proficient in both English and French or Proficient in French with English intermediate
Finance/Accounting: General Ledger Intern (1 position in Yaoundé)
- Archiving of supporting documents submitted to the department.
- Work to ensure that we have all the support documents missing from the various bundles.
- Ensure that the process currently in place complies with requirements.
- Prepare supports for the various payments.
- Place supporting documents for each specific period.
- Identify archive boxes by period.
- Cancel all supporting documents (Stamp Paid or Process).
Qualifications and Experience: bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or any related field.
Languages: Proficient in both French and English or Proficient in French with English intermediate
How to apply
Use this CRS Application Form submit your internship application. The deadline for submission is 23:59, July 10, 2024
Please note that to complete your application, you must:
1. Submit this form,
2. Send an email to crscameroon@crs.org with the subject “Internship CRS Cameroon – YOUR NAME,” AND
3. Attach to the email your CV (including the names and addresses of three references) with the file name “CV- YOUR NAME,” your cover letter, and a copy of your highest degree.
By applying to this Internship program, I understand and acknowledge that this organization requires its staff and affiliates to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the agency Safeguarding Policy.