About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

The Women Intern Project is an initiative by Mercy Corps Liberia to enhance the employability and professional growth of young women in Liberia. This program seeks to address gender disparity in the workforce by equipping women with the necessary skills, exposure, and confidence to thrive in professional settings. By providing structured internships in diverse fields, the program aligns with Mercy Corps’ commitment to fostering inclusive development and creating opportunities for underrepresented groups.

The program will engage young women from diverse academic and socio-economic backgrounds, offering them mentorship, skill development, and practical experience. Interns will contribute to Mercy Corps’ ongoing projects, gaining hands-on experience while building a strong foundation for their future careers.

Mercy Corps responsibilities
For the duration of this internship assignment, the intern will receive: all the training and capacity building to deliver the duties assigned to him/her.
•Intern responsibilities
The intern will remain responsible for all duties assigned to him based of training given by Mercy Corps- see the intern’s

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Finance Intern handles various reconciliations at the field, systematically follows all financial documentation for payment procession and maintains the appropriate finance records for the work performed.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Skills and Knowledge to be Acquired By the end of the internship, the intern will:
•Gain a clear understanding of financial processes.
•Understand the basics of donor regulations and Mercy Corps’ procedures.
•Become familiar with bookkeeping practices.
•Learn and apply the finance archiving system.
•Provide financial support to non-finance team members.
•Demonstrate a solid understanding of basic accounting skills.

INTERN’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking a motivated Finance Intern to support our finance team with the following tasks:
1. Follow Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
2. Maintain organized records of program activities and financial documents.
3. Track and follow up on outstanding payments and obligations.
4. Conduct weekly cash counts and ensure payment vouchers are properly matched and filed.
5 . Process authorized bank payments and receipts.
6 . Ensure vendor invoices are tracked and paid on time.
7 . Maintain and track staff advances, ensuring timely clearance of all outstanding advances.
8. Review financial transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and complete documentation.
9 . Prepare and reconcile cash, bank, and advances reports weekly and monthly.
10. Ensure timely withholding and payment of taxes (income, GST, etc.).
11 . Keep financial documents well-organized, labeled, and stored for easy access.
12. Lead the reviewing and organizing of archived documents for compliance and retention.
13 .Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:
•A minimum of bachelor’s degree in a Finance or accounting. First class degree is a plus.
•Excellent Communication skills
•A demonstrated ability to multitask and process information into action in a timely manner
•Ability to use the following Microsoft Productivity tools: Excel and Word
•Fluency in English Language.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
•The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week
•The intern will be paid a monthly allowance of 200 USD

Mercy Corps interns and volunteers represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.