Accounting and Tax Internship

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Job Summary: You will support accounting and tax activities aligned with MSF Brazil's policies and legislation, providing assistance to the team and internal/external clients. Key Highlights: 1. Support dynamic accounting and tax activities. 2. Collaborate to ensure compliance and accuracy of entries. 3. Work in an environment that values diversity and inclusion. **Description and Responsibilities:** **Working Hours:** 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM **Level:** Internship **Employment Type:** Internship **1\. WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN ACCOUNTING AND TAX INTERN AT MSF?** You will support accounting activities in accordance with Médicos Sem Fronteiras Brasil’s policies and procedures, Brazilian legislation, and accounting practices, assisting the team to ensure all entries comply with regulations and reflect reality. Additionally, you will support internal and external client service and address inquiries, communicating respectfully and sensitively to diverse needs while aligning with MSF-Brazil’s ethical and humanitarian principles. **2\. WHAT WILL BE YOUR CHALLENGES?** * Support accounting routines with quality and attention to detail, helping minimize team errors; * Support multiple activities occurring in a dynamic environment, collaborating with the team to meet complex schedules and deadlines. **3\. WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY IN THIS ROLE LOOK LIKE?** **Accounting Support Activities** * Support periodic review of balance sheet and income statement accounts, assisting in verifying balance consistency, identifying potential discrepancies, and organizing supporting documents under team guidance; * Support monthly and annual financial closing processes, contributing to information organization, data entry into systems, document verification, and supporting necessary routines for consolidation; * Support the monthly accounting vs. extra-accounting reconciliation process, ensuring correct period allocation and balance appropriateness as reviewed by management; * Support audit processes whenever requested, gathering and providing information and documents from other MSF departments; * Support compilation of data, verifications, and fulfillment of overall accounting and tax obligations, as required; * Support preparation and submission of the MIT (Tax Inclusion Module), assisting in collection and organization of required data for information inclusion; * Perform basic routine accounting tasks, including system entries, document organization and verification, and document archiving; * Support administrative requests from the department, including serving internal/external clients and interfacing with other departments; * Adopt practices that value diversity, equity, and inclusion—respecting different perspectives, combating all forms of discrimination, and contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. **Requirements:** **4\. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO HAVE?** * Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting Sciences * Intermediate Excel skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite * Basic knowledge of Tax Legislation **5\. WHAT WOULD INCREASE YOUR CHANCES?** * Knowledge of accounting and tax routines * Basic English proficiency for occasional technical terms * ERP system knowledge **6\. WHAT COMPETENCIES ARE REQUIRED?** You must demonstrate **planning and organization** to support execution of accounting routines, manage deadlines, and maintain orderly information and documentation. **Analytical thinking** is also important to verify data, identify possible inconsistencies, and support entry quality. Additionally, **stress management** is expected to operate effectively amid multiple demands and deadlines, and **initiative and innovation** to continuously learn, support the team, and contribute improvements to daily activities. **SAFEGUARDING PRINCIPLES AND CULTURE:** MSF seeks individuals who share our commitment to a safeguarding culture—one that ensures a safe and welcoming environment for all. We aim to promote and guarantee Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) across all our actions and practices. Thus, we strengthen our mission and ensure everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow within the organization. Applications demonstrating alignment with these values will be highly valued. Aligned with the values guiding our organization’s global actions, we will prioritize applications from candidates who meet the established requirements and identify with one or more marginalized groups, including: Black (Black and Brown), Indigenous, Trans, and Persons with Disabilities (PcD). Join the Finance Team of Médicos Sem Fronteiras Brasil! **APPLICATION DEADLINE:** 05/14/2026 **FEEDBACK:** We are delighted by your interest in working with MSF! Please note that, upon completion of the process, all applicants will receive feedback regarding their participation. **Benefits:** Health insurance, Gympass, Life insurance, Meal allowance, Transportation allowance