Accounting and Logistics Intern

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated student for an unpaid professional internship in the administrative area, providing accounting and logistics support to TECHO Colombia. Key Highlights: 1. Comprehensive operational support in accounting and logistics areas 2. Formative professional internship with hands-on learning 3. High social impact experience in the nonprofit sector Profile Description and Purpose We seek a motivated and committed student to join the **Administrative Area of TECHO Colombia** under the modality of an **unpaid professional internship**. The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive operational support to the accounting and logistics areas, actively participating in ensuring accuracy of records, bank reconciliations, and timely support to treasury. Additionally, the intern will support the logistics component by coordinating the physical flow of supplies to ensure fulfillment of purchase requests. Important Note: This position is structured exclusively as an unpaid, formative professional internship, designed as a practical learning space, professional growth opportunity, and high social impact experience within the nonprofit organization sector. Main Responsibilities and Functions (Operational Support) * **Accounting Recordkeeping:** Assist in the classification and timely recording of institutional income, expenditures (invoices, expense legalizations, supplier payments), and payroll updates in the accounting system (NetSuite). * **Reconciliations and Closings:** Support the bank reconciliation process and monthly accounting closing, verifying balances against bank statements. * **Treasury Controls:** Update cash inflow and outflow tracking files for departmental analysis, maintaining up-to-date internal financial controls (donations, expense legalizations, etc.). * **Documentary and Tax Management:** Assist in preparing supporting documents required by the Colombian Tax Authority (DIAN) (e.g., RUT, electronic payroll, reports) and in issuing donation certificates. * **Logistics Support:** Collaborate with the team to manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, supporting purchases of supplies, physical collection of goods, and packaging to ensure on-time deliveries. Requirements and Competencies * **Education:** Technical, technological, or university-level student (minimum from 3rd semester) in Public Accounting or related administrative fields. * **Tools:** Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Basic knowledge or familiarity with accounting systems such as NetSuite is desirable (but not mandatory). * **Soft Skills:** Attention to detail, organized rigor, excellent assertive communication, and strong orientation toward teamwork and collaboration. Work Location: Hybrid in Bogotá, Cundinamarca