International Federation of Accountants

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The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is a company within the Accounting industry. It has between 51-200 employees. IFAC connects and unites its members, making the accountancy profession truly global. IFAC currently has three open positions. All are 2026 Summer Internships and have a hybrid remote policy. **2026 IFAC Summer Internship - Finance:** This internship requires a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student to work with IFAC full-time for 8 weeks, from June 1, 2026, to July 24, 2026, specifically with the Finance team. The intern will work on tasks related to budgeting and financial activities. Key responsibilities may include preparing monthly bank statement reconciliations, analyzing financial datasets, assisting with accounts payable and receivable tasks, assisting with audit preparation, using finance-related software tools, assisting with sustainability initiatives, supporting the finance team in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, developing and maintaining financial analyses, and supporting IFAC staff on projects. The pay rate is $25 - $30 USD per hour. **2026 IFAC Summer Internship - Member Engagement and Experience:** This internship also runs for 8 weeks from June 1, 2026, to July 24, 2026, and is for a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student. The intern will work with the Member Engagement and Experience (MEE) team. Key responsibilities may include researching and compiling information from professional accountancy organizations and other stakeholder groups, updating databases, providing support to ongoing projects through research, data analysis, drafting reports, participating in team meetings, supporting event planning and coordination, and supporting IFAC staff on projects. The pay rate is $25 - $30 USD per hour. **2026 IFAC Summer Internship - Accountancy Education:** This internship will report directly to the Head of Accountancy Education. The intern will work for 8 weeks from June 1, 2026, to July 24, 2026, with the Education, Member Monitoring, and Development team. Key responsibilities may include researching and compiling information from professional accountancy organizations and other key stakeholder groups, assisting in creating, editing, and reviewing content for publications, providing support to ongoing projects through research, data analysis, and drafting reports, contributing to thought leadership on accountancy education, assisting with the coordination of the Young Leaders Collective, participating in internal team meetings, and supporting IFAC staff on ongoing projects. The pay rate is $25 - $30 USD per hour. The technology stack for these positions includes: Bank Statement Reconciliations, General Ledger, Financial Datasets Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Audit Preparation, Business Central, Limelight, Sustainability Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Reporting Outputs, Research Skills, Analysis Skills, Attention To Detail, Researching, Data Analysis, Report Drafting, Event Planning, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Data Accuracy, Agile Mindset, Communication, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Virtual Collaboration Tools, Social Media Platforms, Teamwork, Content Creation, Editing, Reviewing, Thought Leadership, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Organization, and Independent Work. The remote policy for all three internships is hybrid, meaning a combination of in-office and at-home work. The primary location is NYC. Here are some frequently asked questions about the internships at IFAC: 1. **What is the duration of the internships?** All internships are 8 weeks long, from June 1, 2026, to July 24, 2026. 2. **What degree requirements are there?** Applicants must be obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and graduating in 2027 or 2028. 3. **What is the pay rate?** The hourly rate for all internships is $25-$30 USD. 4. **Where will I be working?** The position is hybrid, with both in-office and at-home work. The primary location is NYC. 5. **What skills are required for all positions?** All positions require excellent research and analysis skills, an agile mindset, strong attention to detail and organization skills, excellent communication skills, the ability to manage projects and work independently, and flexibility. 6. **What software do I need to know?** Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and virtual collaboration tools, as well as social media platforms, is required. 7. **Is IFAC an equal opportunity employer?** Yes, IFAC is an equal employment employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.