Join the Birthright Tribe!
Birthright AFRICA is committed to providing a free educational trip to Africa for every youth and young adults of African descent ages 13 – 30 in the United States. Formed in 2015, Birthright AFRICA’s heritage-based leadership program inspires Scholars to draw pride, confidence, and creativity from exploration of their cultural roots and legacy of innovation in the U.S. and a select nation in Africa. Right now, only 2% of US managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs are of African descent. To address this gap in diversity and talent in collaboration with our partners, Birthright AFRICA is creating the next generation of global leaders and entrepreneurs that are proud of their African heritage, confident in their innovative aspirations and connected to the African continent. After completing the program, 100% of Birthright Alumni say the experience is life-changing and 98% feel they have more resources, clarity, and belief in themselves to pursue their career and life goals. We are creating the next generation of global leaders that are proud of their heritage, confident in their innovative aspirations, and connected to the African continent. We are committed to ensuring the Birthright AFRICA experience is a part of our culture to transform the future of the African diaspora for generations to come.
Position Overview
Birthright AFRICA is looking for an experienced Finance/Accounting Intern to join our small collaborative team part-time 20 hours a week. The Finance Intern will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Accountant in maintaining the finances of the organization. Responsibilities include recording financial transactions, generating journal entries and producing financial reports. This position requires basic knowledge of accounting principles, analytical skills, ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines, precision and attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate is able to contribute to a growing and dynamic organization. This is a $500 stipend paid internship per calendar quarter (Early Professional) or semester (College Student) that could possibly qualify for college credit. As a
start-up non-profit, this individual plays a key role in furthering the mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
● Review bank transactions daily in Quickbooks to confirm accurate accounting of donations, other income, program expenses, and general & administrative expenses
● Update Quickbook chart of accounts, transaction rules, vendor details, etc.
● Prepare Weekly Income/Expense (P&L) Report and Balance Sheet statements
● Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports with notes for the CEO and Executive Board
● Collaborate with Bookkeeper to conduct monthly and quarterly reconciliations
● Support preparation of annual federal and state filings including IRS Form 990
● Support enhancement of financial and accounting systems and research trends in non-profit
Qualifications
● Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or Early Finance/Accounting Professional with 1-2 years of experience
● Experience with Quickbooks accounting software (highly preferred but not required)
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite
● High degree of independent judgment and able to solve complex problems
● Comfortable in start-up environments requiring resilience and ingenuity
● Passion for African and diaspora culture, heritage, and innovation (required)
● Experience with African diaspora related missions (preferred but not required)
● Strong organizational, collaborative, process management and interpersonal skills
This is a US-based remote working position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer of Birthright AFRICA. To apply for the internship position, please submit a resume, linkedin profile, and cover letter to inspire@birthrightafrica.org.
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