Finance and Operations Intern
Company: Proforest
Role summary
Finance and Operations Intern is an internship role at Proforest in Central Jakarta, Java, Indonesia (on-site). Posted 2026-10-21. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Finance and Operations Intern
- Company
- Proforest
- Location
- Central Jakarta, Java, Indonesia
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- internship
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-21
You’ll get hands-on experience supporting a global team dedicated to sustainable supply chains without needing a specific degree to get your foot in the door. It is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in finance and operations while contributing to environmental impact initiatives alongside seasoned experts.
Job description
Company Description
Proforest is a dynamic mission driven organisation with a global presence that has established itself as a leader in the development and implementation of sustainable production and sourcing of natural resources including a range of agricultural commodities.
We work at every stage of the supply chain, from production and processing, through to purchasing and investment. Our 25 years of experience covers major commodities such as oil palm, soy, sugarcane, timber, pulp & paper, rubber and beef at a range of scales that include smallholders and local communities through multinational businesses. We focus on the opportunities for conservation and social benefits within the production landscape and never lose sight of the need for pragmatic and workable practices. More information on Proforest is available at www.proforest.net
Job Description
Position Summary
Proforest is accepting a three months internship for a motivated, flexible and qualified young professional or tertiary students undergoing industrial training with limited practical experience but with a high potential to quickly develop the skills required for taking a role in finance and accounting. The intern is to be based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Duties and Responsibilities
Through the induction process with the Proforest Indonesia team, the intern will be assigned supervisor(s) to select several topics as part of his/her focus throughout the duration of the internship period. Such topics will cover, but not limited to, the following.
>Support on Financial and Non-Financial Inputs
Background: Proforest handles various financial and non-financial inputs. We will introduce the processes for vendor and bank payments, including the workflows, related accounting entries.
Tasks: Entering backdated transactions into the Accurate financial system by preparing journal entries for import into the platform, as well as assisting with document archiving and record-keeping, as instructed by the supervisor.
>Provide Simple Financial Data Analysis and Various Reportings
Background: Proforest produces reports and financial analysis on a regular basis for its internal party. Corresponding to our needs, the successful interns need to crunch some data along with basic spreadsheet skills.
Tasks: to work on data analysis and various reportings with several basic excel formulas.
>Provide administrative support to on-going Proforest projects and programmes
Background: The Proforest team in Jakarta office comprises specialized individuals who are managing many projects and programmes. Therefore, additional administrative support would allow Proforest staff to focus their attention to priority tasks.
Tasks: To provide ad hoc administrative and technical support to Proforest staff as and when required. The support required will vary from time to time but can be expected to include the following:
Prepare PowerPoint presentations (with guidance from the finance manager)
Preparation of tables & charts
Conduct web searches and literature review on specific topics
Organize resource materials and filing systems
And other administrative supports as necessary, including tasks in relation to events to be organized by Proforest in Indonesia.
Learning Opportunities
General understanding of finance and non-finance entries (accounting entries) including practical way to understand the flow of the business commercials.
Improve general skills to better understand various finance and non-finance reportings.
Insight and hands-on experience of Proforest’s approach, work systems and project management financial processes
Qualifications
Education : Basic degree
Field of Study : Economics, Management, Accounting and other related courses.
Language Skills : English, Bahasa Indonesia
Other Skills : MS Office software
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Please indicate your availability and internship period as required by the university.
Additional Information
Key information
Location: Jakarta Indonesia
Duration of Internship : 3 months, from January 2027 - March 2027
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
We are committed to supporting diversity throughout Proforest globally, ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and therefore welcome applications from all.
To Apply
Send your CV and a cover letter
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted from 19 November 2026 onwards
Interview date: 01 December - 11 December 2026