Global Accounting Intern

Are you a motivated student seeking to make a real impact  Do you want to gain hands-on experience in accounting and contribute to international development An internship with SNVs Global Accounting team could be the perfect opportunity for you! 

• Location: Netherlands/The Hague (hybrid work is possible expected minimum office days: 2/week)
• Duration: 4-6 months (Visa not sponsored by SNV)
• Contract type: Internship with 32-40 hours work per week
• Expected start date: July 2025

To be considered for this role you need to be enrolled in higher education for the entire internship in a relevant field.

You role
We are seeking a highly motivated Internto join our Global Accounting Team. The internship will focus on providing a valuable learning experience while supporting the team in various initiatives. As the Global Accounting Intern you will have the opportunity to learn about the accounting processes in SNV and you will be part of the global accounting support team (approx. 5-6 FTEs) finance department located in The Hague the Netherlands. The global accounting team is responsible for driving continuous improvements to SNVs financial accounting administration and reporting ensuring compliance with the donor regulatory and SNV requirements and producing integer transparent complete and accurate financial data. Therefore the team develops implements and maintains the financial policies and procedures as well as monitors and improves the processes for accounting and administration in SNVs ERP system SAP Business by Design (SBD) in compliance with the Dutch General Accounting Principles. This includes the chart of accounts the accounting processes related to purchase -to-pay order-to-cash and record-to-report processes. 

The Global Accounting Team: 

• Supports country and project finance teams with the implementation and execution of daily financial accounting activities and processes and financial reporting. 
• Guides and coaches the country finance teams in periodic closings of their financial accounting records performs the financial checks and reviews the balances after the monthly close extensive closes and year-end close.  
• Provides advice on issues relating to project audits minimising ineligible costs. 
• Drives capacity building of country finance teams by trainings support review feedback etc. 
• Identifies and proposes solutions to solve (potential) financial risks as well as ensures learning and feedback on relevant issues throughout the accounting cycle and across the organisation with a view to continuous improvement. 
• Coordinates the global audit of all 20 countries and consolidates the annual accounts of SNV. 

This internship offers a unique chance to: 

• Gain experience in the development sector by working on real-world tasks and projects. 
• Receive mentorship from experienced professionals in a dynamic team environment. 
• Develop skills in accounting communication and international collaboration. 
• Contribute to impactful work that makes a difference. 

Your tasks will be tailored to align with your learning goals providing a meaningful experience. We will offer guidance and support to help you reach your objectives.

Tasks and activities may include: 

• Support in the completeness of SBD/operational work instructions/video trainings for all accounting processes. 
• Support in updating the bank directories and suppliers Masterdata in SBD.
• Support in clearing intercompany transactions.
• Support in revision of SBD business roles.
• Support in updating the Finance Sharepoint page in Intranet.
• Support Global Accounting team in accounting processes and contribute to their improvement. 

Qualifications :

To qualify for this internship we ask for the following requirements:

• Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program at an accredited EU university with a focus on Accounting or Finance and you can provide a certificate of enrolment.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills French is an added advantage. 
• A desire to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment. 
• Analytical and conceptual thinking skills.  
• Pro-active pragmatic and solution driven. 
• A curious self-motivated individual that works well in a team. 
• Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• You must have the legal right to reside in the Netherlands for the internship period (SNV does not sponsor visas or permits for interns).

Additional Information :

Our offer to you
SNV offers a hands-on and dynamic internship experience with an enthusiastic team at our global office in The Hague. To ensure an optimal learning experience we request you to work from the office in The Hague 50% of the time. Our offer includes: 

• Available for minimum of 4 months and preferably 6 months- between 32-40 hours per week. 
• Internship allowance: 500 gross per month (for a 40-hour workweek) plus reimbursement for public transport costs (if applicable). 
• Flexible starting date with a preference for July 2025. 
• International experience working alongside colleagues from around the world. 
• A diverse stimulating environment with opportunities to innovate and co-create. 

At SNV inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status religion ethnic origin gender sexual orientation and more.

How to Apply 
We encourage enthusiastic students to apply! Submit your CV and motivation letter including the below information (in English) by the 10th of June 2025.  

To help us better understand your candidacy please confirm the following: 

• Are you currently enrolled in an accredited Dutch university If so please provide your expected graduation date. 
• What is your preferred duration and weekly availability for the internship 
• What specific learning objectives do you hope to achieve during this internship 

We value applicants who can share their goals and how this opportunity aligns with their academic journey. 

Reference & vetting check
Potential candidates will be asked to provide the contact details of a person who is willing to act as a reference; this could be a university professor or a line manager from a previous job assignment.

 Please note: We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time