Médecins Sans Frontières Operational Centre Geneva (MSF OCG) is recruiting an Accounting Intern for its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The internship is paid CHF 2,000 gross per month, lasts 6 to 9 months at 100% (40 hours per week) and starts in late March 2027. The intern joins the HQ accounting team and learns by working on the full cycle of supplier invoices. A tripartite internship agreement is compulsory, and the vacancy is open until 18 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full vacancy, and every detail is set out below.
Who Is MSF OCG?
Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization. It provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation, as set out in the MSF Charter.
🌐 The MSF movement is built around 5 operational centers supported by 24 sections and offices worldwide
🏥 MSF Operational Center Geneva (MSF OCG) is one of these 5 centers
🤝 MSF OCG describes its culture as inclusive, supporting and amplifying the diverse voices of its staff members
What Does the Accounting Team in Geneva Do?
The accounting department in Geneva is made up of two units:
📒 HQ accounting, in charge of suppliers, treasury and taxes
🌍 Field accounting, which follows the accounts of MSF missions in the countries where MSF works
The intern is placed in the HQ accounting team and works mainly with the supplier accountant. The intern can also support the rest of the accounting team, both HQ and field, from time to time.
What Will You Do as an Accounting Intern?
The internship is built around learning through specific, recurring projects, with priority given to the complete processing cycle of supplier invoices. Your main tasks include:
🧾 Receiving, checking and booking supplier invoices: checking the legal and tax aspects and recording them in general and analytical accounting, using the invoice processing software and the accounting ERP (MS Dynamics D365)
🔍 Justifying supplier accounts through certain monthly and quarterly key controls, such as debtor suppliers and ageing balance analysis
📅 Taking part in the annual closing and in audit preparation, depending on the time of year
Depending on needs, you may also be involved in other accounting tasks:
📈 One-off analyses
💼 Support with expense report processing
📋 Internal control documentation
Internship Conditions at a Glance
⏱️ Duration: 6 to 9 months, depending on the internship agreement
🕘 Workload: 100%, 40 hours per week
📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland
🗓️ Start date: late March 2027
💶 Pay: CHF 2,000 gross per month
📝 Agreement: tripartite internship agreement, compulsory
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Who Can Apply? The Tripartite Agreement Rule
The internship requires a tripartite internship agreement. It is signed by three parties: you, your own university and MSF. For this reason, only students currently enrolled at a university can apply. Graduates and people who are not enrolled at a school cannot apply.
MSF asks for candidates who are:
🎓 In higher education studies, or at the end of their higher education studies
📄 Eligible for an internship agreement with a third party
Make sure your university is ready to sign the agreement before you apply, since the internship cannot start without it.
Skills and Profile MSF Is Looking For
🗣️ Fluent written and spoken French
🇬🇧 Good written English
🇩🇪 German is a plus
💻 Knowledge of usual office tools
🧮 Knowledge of an ERP is an asset
🗂️ Organised and rigorous
⚡ Proactive and dynamic
🔀 Able to manage several activities at once
🧠 Good sense of synthesis
🕊️ Interest in, or commitment to, international solidarity
🏦 Previous experience in a finance or accounting department is an asset
MSF also invites people to apply even if they do not meet every listed requirement, if they believe their profile is a good match.
Pay and Duration
The internship pays CHF 2,000 gross per month and runs at 100% for 6 to 9 months, with the exact length depending on your internship agreement. If you are comparing placements, our guide on how paid internships and funded traineeships work explains what to look at, from duration to grant top-ups.
How MSF Treats Applications
🔒 All applications are treated confidentially
📞 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
✅ All selected candidates undergo reference checks
🚫 MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination or harassment
📨 MSF does not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies
⚠️ MSF reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier if it receives enough quality applications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MSF OCG accounting internship paid?
Yes. The internship pays CHF 2,000 gross per month for a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.
How long does the internship last?
The internship lasts 6 to 9 months, depending on the internship agreement. The start date is late March 2027.
Can graduates apply?
No. The internship needs a tripartite agreement signed by you, your university and MSF, so only students currently enrolled at a university can apply. Graduates and people without a school cannot apply.
Which languages do I need?
You need fluent written and spoken French and good written English. German is a plus.
What will I work on?
You will work in the HQ accounting team, mainly on the full supplier invoice cycle: checking and booking invoices in the MS Dynamics D365 ERP and running monthly and quarterly controls on supplier accounts. You may also help with annual closing and audit preparation.
Where is the internship based?
The internship is based in Geneva, Switzerland, in the HQ accounting team of MSF OCG.
Is previous accounting experience required?
No. Previous experience in a finance or accounting department is an asset, not a requirement. Knowledge of an ERP is also an asset.
Deadline
⏳ 18 November 2026
Link
🔗 Apply on the MSF OCG recruitment platform: https://msf.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/work-with-msf-ocg-hq-lhs/job/GENEVA/Stagiaire-comptabilit-sige_JR116390
