About Us
We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child’s life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.
Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.
Our Mission
We protect, educate and empower children to rise above adversity using the power of play.
Our Culture Code
- Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion.
- Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate.
- Display Courage – Act with integrity.
- Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another.
- Be Playful – Have fun at work.
Learn more about who we are and what we do on our website www.righttoplay.com and our Culture Code here www.righttoplay.com/en/landing/our-culture-code/.
Purpose
The Finance Intern provides essential administrative and financial support to the Finance Department, contributing to accurate documentation, effective record-keeping, and the smooth execution of financial processes. The internship role offers a valuable learning opportunity to gain practical experience within the finance function of an international NGO environment.
What You’ll Do
Key Tasks:
Finance Administration and Support (100%)
- Assist in organizing and maintaining physical and digital financial records in accordance with established organizational procedures.
- Support the preparation and filing of payment vouchers, receipts, and supporting documentation for financial transactions.
- Under close supervision, support basic data entry and reconciliation tasks such as petty cash counts and simple transaction summaries.
- Learn and assist with data entry into the ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365) following clear instructions and with supervision.
- Help retrieve financial documents as needed for audits or internal reviews, ensuring proper tracking and handling.
- Participate in basic training on financial tools and processes to build understanding of NGO financial operations.
- Provide general administrative support to the Finance Department, including photocopying, scanning, and document preparation.
- If required, support field-level activities by assisting with the collection and review of financial documents from project locations.
- Perform other assigned tasks that contribute to efficient financial operations and support learning.
What You’ll Bring (Essential)
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within the last year) with a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Academic knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to ask questions and learn.
Bonus if You’ll Bring (Not essential)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) is desirable.
- No professional experience required; this is an entry-level internship designed to provide foundational learning.
What You’ll Get
The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative, fun team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognised organisation with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.
We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email at careers@righttoplay.com. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.
We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory police record check as a condition of employment.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.
