Job Trainee, Accounting Services (Temporary assignment, 3 months – Rome, Italy)
Rome, Italy
JOB DETAIL
The Organization
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.
With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people in a climate crisis.
The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
About the position
Based in Rome, Italy, and under the direct supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Job Trainee will provide assistance to the Accounting Service Unit and support various tasks related to projects connected to the harmonization efforts of the Alliance.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the input of some documentation into the accounting system (invoices, HR payments, travel reimbursements).
- Assist Financial Planning and Analysis and Project Financial Analysis Support Units (FP&A and PLANS) with accounting entries for transfers and charges.
- Assist with accounts and other reconciliations.
- Assist with the audit requests.
- Undertake other related duties as required.
- Prepare a report on the work performed and a guideline for future Job Trainees.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
- Secondary school education
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite packages
- Working knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken
- Good interpersonal, communications and teamwork skills, courtesy and tact, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds.
- Good skills in personal organization and priority setting
- Good client orientation and service approach
Desirable Requirements
- Previous internships
- Work experience in an international environment
- Knowledge of a second language
Benefits
Terms of employment
This is a job traineeship, and the monthly salary is Euro 1,217.13. The contract is for a period of three (3) months, renewable upon review of performance and funds availability.
Please note that eligible applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Italy:
- Be Italian nationals holding a valid passport or identity card.
- Or be EU citizens holding a valid passport or identity card and confirmation of registration from the Registrar’s Office (Anagrafe).
- Or Non – EU citizens holding a valid Italian work permit (permesso di soggiorno per lavoro subordinato).
Applications
Please apply online through the website (https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers ) no later than 1 November 2023, attaching a curriculum vitae, motivation letter, both in English, and contact information (e.g. names, email address) of at least three references. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications: 1 November 2023
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