Corporate Finance Intern - Jobs in Waterloo, ON

Job Description

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Corporate Finance Intern to join our dedicated and talented Corporate Finance team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty!MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org.Position SummaryThis position will support the Corporate Finance team with fiscal year end tasks relating to the annual audit, provide coverage for team member vacations, helping with weekly Accounts Payable and bank/visa reconciliations, and assist with tasks relating to the implementation of MEDA’s new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.

• Job Status: Contract Spring/ Summer 2023
• Estimated duration of 16 weeks (dependent on funding*)
• Start Date: May 2023
• Location: Waterloo, ON / Hybrid / Remote-work**

• This opportunity is contingent upon approval by the 2023 Canada Summer Jobs Program which is an initiative of the Government of Canada’s Summer Work Experience Program. It is designed to focus on local priorities, while helping young Canadians and their communities. It provides funding to organizations to create summer job opportunities for youth aged 15 to 30 years. Please review eligibility requirements and ensure you meet all the criteria prior to applying.

**Preference for given for Waterloo, however, candidates in other Canadian locations may be considered.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Annual Audit preparation: sourcing key audit documents, collating information required by the auditor, scheduling internal finance team meetings as requested by the auditor.
• Ensure invoices submitted for payment include the appropriate authorizations and account codes, upload information into the accounting system as required, reconcile vendor accounts when queries are received.
• Prepare monthly corporate credit card statements, following up with employees for appropriate supporting documents.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements as required.
• Assist with data integration for MEDA’s new ERP, schedule various meetings and training sessions for MEDA’s global finance team, and support system implementation as required, work with international finance staff as MEDA’s systems aim to provide more transparency and accountability outside of N/America.
• Ad hoc filing and/or disposal of MEDA project supporting documents according to MEDA’s retention of information policies and donor requirements.

Any other duties and/or requirements as assignedThis job description may be reviewed, revised and updated as required to meet department and/or organizational objectivesREQUIREMENTSEducation:

• Enrolled in or recent graduate of a program in commerce, administration, financial information systems or a related field.

Canada Summer Jobs Requirements:

• Be between 15-30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (international students with work visas are not eligible); and,
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

Additional Qualifications:

• Appreciation and support of MEDA’s mission, vision and values
• Understanding and appreciation of business principles, international development and MEDA’s approach of creating business solutions to poverty
• Proficiency working in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams
• Strong relationship building skills and proven verbal and written communication skills
• Independent, motivated, and self-directed

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 22, 2023 @ 4:00 pm ESTMEDA is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations are available during all phases of the recruitment process. We ask that any applicants requiring accommodation make their needs known in advance.Quick Apply

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