Finance Intern at International Water Management Institute

Battaramulla, Western Province, Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Finance, Accounting, Data Entry, Communication, Microsoft Office, ERP Systems, SAP, Organizational Skills

Industry

Research Services

Description

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking applications from enthusiastic students who are looking to gain professional experience in the field of finance under IWMI’s internship program. The internship will be based at IWMI’s headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Scope of internship The intern will assist the team in the Finance Department of IWMI during the internship period and will gain a broad understanding of the accounting procedures and processes in an international organization. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) accounting system (SAP) and be able to interact with staff at IWMI’s headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka and its regional offices. The intern will also be able to gain insight into working with people from different countries and cultures. IWMI is an Executive-level (non-public sector) Training Organization approved by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka). The intern will assist in the following areas: Ensure completeness of supporting documents within IWMI’s regional office and maintain digital files and folders. Assist in the data entry process of the ERP system (Journal vouchers and payment vouchers). Assist in the preparation of bank transfer letters for the regional office. Assist in the invoicing of the hosted institute. Any other tasks in the Finance Department, depending on the priority. Registered or part-qualified students of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka)/Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)/Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT Sri Lanka). Undergraduates or graduates specializing in the fields of Commerce/Business Administration/Finance/Accounting. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Ability to maintain information in a database in a methodical and objective manner. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (specifically Excel and Word). Experience in using accounting software would be an added advantage (SAP enterprise resource planning [ERP] system). IWMI will provide a monthly stipend ranging from LKR 40,000 to LKR 50,000 to the selected candidate based on their qualification and internship experience. The duration of the initial internship contract will be 6 months, with the possibility of extension for another 6 months based on performance, requirements of IWMI and the availability of funds. This is a nationally recruited internship and only Sri Lankans are eligible to apply. To apply, visit www.iwmi.org/jobs. Applications must be submitted by 24:00 (Colombo time) on October 13, 2025 (Monday). The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is an international, research-for-development organization that works with governments, civil society and the private sector to solve water problems in developing countries and scale up solutions. Through partnership, IWMI combines research on the sustainable use of water and land resources, knowledge services and products with capacity strengthening, dialogue and policy analysis to support implementation of water management solutions for agriculture, ecosystems, climate change and inclusive economic growth. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, IWMI is a CGIAR Research Center with offices in 15 countries and a global network of scientists operating in more than 55 countries. www.iwmi.org. IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Responsibilities

The intern will assist the Finance Department at IWMI, gaining a broad understanding of accounting procedures in an international organization. Responsibilities include maintaining digital files, assisting in data entry, preparing bank transfer letters, and invoicing.