Finance and Human Resources Intern

About Goparity

 Goparity is an impact investment platform whose main mission is to democratize access to sustainable finance. The platform connects companies and individuals who want to invest ethically, with an interest, in projects with a positive impact on people and the planet. We are growing, both in terms of size and impact generated. We were born in Portugal in 2017 but have since then financed projects and grown a large community of investors all around the world. In January 2024 we were granted a licence to operate without limitations in all of Europe, we are looking for smart creative people who want to take part in our mission to democratize the financial sector, for the good of people and our planet.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

First things first, this internship will be supported by IEFP, so please make sure you are eligible (https://www.iefp.pt/estagios?tab=estagios-talento). The duration of this internship is 6 months.

A self-motivated hands-on team player eager to work in a startup collaborative environment, and to be constantly learning, while taking full responsibility for their tasks. A positive force who can adapt their communication to different audiences while showing empathy. Someone who is a “doer”, not a dreamer, and who always finds a way.

As a Finance HR Intern, you will assist and support Goparity’s Finance team with accounting and controlling tasks, as well as HR related tasks.

About The Role – Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of the monthly accounts closing.
• Assist with the preparation of annual audits.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures.
• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner.
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Maintain and document the existing and new internal accounting procedures and controls.
• Comply with local government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Assist in the monthly payroll processing.
• Assist in the HR onboarding of new team members.
• Assist in the performance review process.
• Collaboration with third-party service providers.

The duration of this internship is 6 months, and you will be reporting directly to the Head of Finance.

ABOUT YOU

Mandatory

• You are eligible for an IEFP internship. 
• You are a fluent Portuguese and English speaker.
• You are detail-oriented and able to demonstrate great analytical skills.
• You have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or a related field.
• You are good with excel.
• You are a creative and resourceful person, always thinking about strategies to solve recurring (or not) problems.
• You are discrete and reliable.
• You know how to keep your files and folders super organized.
• You are results-driven and solution-oriented.

Commitment and availability

• Passion for sustainability, social entrepreneurship, finance, and innovation.
• Attentive to others and ability to work effectively with a multinational team (we are an English first company, so you need to have good communication skills in English).
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Availability to accept challenges that are not part of your job description, whenever necessary
• A positive, constructive, and proactive attitude when facing new challenges.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A diverse, talented, and collaborative team.
• A learning experience as part of a fast-growing European fintech.
• A start-up environment with the freedom to choose between remote work and working in our office in Bairro Azul (Lisbon).

Salary range

Your monthly salary will range from € 1.149,50 to € 1.358,50 gross, depending on your qualifications, plus a 10,20€ food allowance per working day (approximately €214 per month). 

Workplace

We are remote flexible (even before covid) – maximum liberty comes with full responsibility. We are based in Wonder Work (Bairro Azul) in Lisbon and have a desk in Barcelona, but you can work from home. We have one mandatory in-presence meeting, happening every quarter in Lisbon.

HIRING PROCESS

How to apply

Apply through LinkedIn by submitting a CV and a short cover letter. 

All candidates will be informed about the pre-selection results. The candidates selected for the next stage will be informed about the following procedures and the date for the interview.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on gender, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age or ability. We want every colleague to feel included and able to perform their work with independence and well-being. We are open to accommodate accessibility requests and if you need support in the recruitment process, please get in touch with Rita at ritasc@goparity.com.

Application deadline: March 2, 2025 

Expected start date: April