Intern - Financial Data and Reporting Analyst

Organizational Context

The United Nations Secretariat's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in New York seeks a Financial Data and Reporting Analyst Intern. This role supports OCHA's mission by enhancing financial data management and reporting capabilities. The intern will work within a dynamic team, contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.

Job Purpose

The Financial Data and Reporting Analyst Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) by enhancing financial data integration, analysis, and reporting. This position involves extracting and compiling financial data from various systems, performing trend analysis, and identifying financial anomalies. The intern will contribute to the preparation of financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries, translating complex data into clear narratives for management and stakeholders. A key aspect of this role is the application of AI and data tools to automate reporting tasks, improve efficiency, and support the development of analytics models, ultimately contributing to informed decision-making and improved financial oversight within OCHA's humanitarian operations.

Responsibilities

The intern will be responsible for integrating and reconciling financial data from multiple systems, supporting monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reporting processes, and assisting in the preparation of financial dashboards and summary tables. Key duties include performing trend analysis on expenditures, commitments, and budget utilization, identifying variances, and contributing to the interpretation of financial results. The role also involves translating raw financial data into clear narratives and concise commentary for management and stakeholders. Furthermore, the intern will utilize AI and data tools to automate reporting tasks, improve efficiency, and assist in data cleaning and validation for AI readiness. Enhancing data visualization through charts and dashboards and supporting improvements in reporting templates are also core responsibilities.

Work Experience

While not explicitly stated as a requirement, prior UN internship experience is noted. Familiarity with ERP or financial systems is considered an advantage. Experience with data visualization tools and basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or similar data tools are also advantageous.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to interpret financial data and trends; Excellent written communication skills; Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis; Ability to work with large datasets under deadlines; Interest in AI tools and automation for financial processes; Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling); Exposure to data visualization tools (Power BI preferred); Familiarity with ERP or financial systems (advantageous); Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or similar data tools (asset).

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