IFEA Summer Internship - International Ethics Standards Board For Accountants

I.          ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ETHICS AND AUDIT
The International Foundation for Ethics and Audit (IFEA) is a non-profit organization that supports high-quality, international audit, assurance, quality management, and international ethics and independence standards for professional accountants in the public interest. It does so through its two standard-setting boards, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA). These boards develop and issue their standards and related pronouncements independently and under their own authority.

II.         POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student to work with IFEA full-time, for 8 weeks.  The intern will be working within our International Ethics Standards Boards for Accountants (IESBA) team.  As an intern, you will gain valuable experience working in an international environment and learning from colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

III.        ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern will split their time working for the IESBA board as well as supporting the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

IESBA is an independent standard-setting board responsible for the development, establishment, and maintenance of ethical standards and other pronouncements relied upon by professional accountants worldwide. The Office of the COO works with the standard-setting boards on strategic orientation and consultation.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting IESBA in event planning and coordination.
• Supporting IESBA staff on projects and other initiatives to support their departmental needs.
• Assisting with budget-related matters.
• Assist with development of podcasts, related guidance materials, and socializing of output.
• Assist with research activities related to staff-driven projects.

Summer interns will work under the supervision of management but are expected to work independently and undertake other tasks as needed.

IV.        QUALIFICATIONS

• Obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and graduating in 2026 or 2027.
• Knowledge of Accounting and/or Finance preferred.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms and graphic design tools, such as PowerPoint and Canva.
• Excellent research and analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.     
• Ability to manage projects and work independently.
• Flexible, with the ability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude, willing to take on projects and ask questions as needed.

This will be a hybrid position with both in-office and at-home work. This is a paid position with an hourly rate of $25-$30.

IFEA 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.

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