Business / Accounting Intern

1 Month ago • All levels • Accounting

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Business / Accounting Intern at WRI Europe, you will contribute to implementing the new ERP system (Workday). You will be involved in documenting financial processes, creating training guides for end-users, and supporting the setup of the accounting environment. You will also assist with day-to-day accounting activities like data reconciliation and financial reporting. The internship will also include time dedicated to academic work or independent projects that align with learning objectives.
Must have:
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Accounting, or related field.
  • Registered in a study program with a Dutch college or university.
  • Approved to undertake an internship from University.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficiency in Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
  • A proactive and detail-oriented individual.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Good to have:
  • Interest in sustainable development and technology-driven solutions is a bonus.
Perks:
  • Reimbursement of 700 euros per month.

Job Details

About the Program:

 

The WRI Operations Department strives to make all global officescapableand low risk, enhancing their operational capabilities, establishing sustainable growth through a bond of mutual respect, collaboration and sharing knowledge across the sisterhood of WRI offices. This is done by targeting standards of performance, and measuring efficiency and effectivenessacross all the offices.

 

Internship Highlight:

 

As a Business / Accounting Intern at WRI Europe, you will contribute directly to the successful implementation of our new ERP system (Workday). This structured internship will give you exposure to the intersection of accounting, technology, and organizational operations. You will report to the Regional Manager, Accounting and Finance.

 

You will be able to develop in terms of:

 

  • Professional Development: Hands-on experience in ERP (Workday) implementation and practical exposure to organizational accounting processes
  • Skills Building: Enhance your project management, documentation, and communication skills
  • Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with WRI experts and contribute to impactful initiatives.

 

What you will do:

 

ERP Implementation Project (50%)

 

  • Assist in documenting financial processes and workflows
  • Create instructional materials and training guides for end-users
  • Support the setup of the accounting environment to align with organizational needs

 

Daily Operational Tasks (30%)

 

  • Provide assistance with day-to-day accounting activities, such as data reconciliation and financial reporting
  • Contribute to maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes

 

Personal/Academic Development (20%)

 

  • Dedicate time to academic work or independent projects that align with your learning objectives.

 

What you will need:

 

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Interns at WRI Europe must be registered in a study program with a Dutch college or university for the full duration of the internship
  • Interns must have established approval from their University to undertake an internship before applying
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English
  • A proactive and detail-oriented individual
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Interest in sustainable development and technology-driven solutions is a bonus.

 

Conditions of the internship:

 

  • This is a 6 month internship with a start date of 22 September 2025.
  • This internship will be based at the WRI Europe office in the Hague with some flexibility to work from home.
  • This internship offers a reimbursement of 700 euros per month based on full-time working hours (32 hours per week).

 

How to apply:

 

Please submit a resume and cover letter by 27 July 2025. Applicants mustapply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. You are encouraged to link to any relevant blogs, projects or other pieces of work that demonstrate your suitability for the internship.

 

About Us:

 

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, aswell as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

 

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.


Our mission and values:

 

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.

 

Our culture:

 

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

 

Our team carefully reviews all applications. 

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