Finance and Sustainability Interns

VirtuEdge Group has openings for FINANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY INTERNS who will be onboarded, under an "Educate-Empower-Engage" model to develop a core team to support the finance team and sustainability initiatives.The posts are either full-time, on-site roles at the Group's Tivandrum Centre of Excellence [CoE], or in flexible hybrid and contractual mode, depending on an applicant's status, the main course pursued, if any, or job priorities and their suitability for the challenging ESG and other projects.Target Audience & EligibilityGraduates, Postgraduates, & Professional Aspirants (CA, CMA, ACCA, MBA, FY UGC NET) and research fellows and academicians: Open for career opportunities, upskilling, course credits, and placement assistance with flexible batch schedules.Undergraduates & Distance Learners (e.g., IGNOU): College-level batches invited for career orientation, guidance, and experiential training in an automated/AI-driven environment.Finance Internship or consulting rolesMaintaining Tally and similar automated Accounting systems for MSMEs, preparing Financial and Management reports, analysing financial statements, supporting accounting and MIS activities, performing tax and regulatory compliance filing and monitoring tasks, and maintaining accurate financial records and assisting Assurance teams in audits and reviews.ESG Internship or consultancy roles:Track, collect, and report sustainability metrics, support basic impact assessments, and assist in preparing performance presentations aligned with applicable standards. Conduct research on MSME sustainability reporting best practices and sustainable finance, gather data across teams, and communicate insights clearly. Interns will collaborate closely with supervisors to ensure compliance with internal policies and drive continuous improvement in financial and sustainability workflows.Preferred Candidate Traits & SkillsFinance & Accounting: Strong grasp of basic financial concepts, budgeting, journal entries, reconciliations, and record-keeping.Financial Analysis: Ability to interpret financial statements, cash flows, and MIS reports to support decision-making.Technical & Analytical Aptitude: Proficient in spreadsheets and basic office productivity tools, with sharp attention to detail and data analysis skills.Communication & Teamwork: Proactive written/verbal skills, strong time management, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a professional setting.Values & ESG Alignment: Ethical, empathetic, and integrity-driven, with a demonstrated interest in ESG, CSR, or environmental responsibility as a strong advantage.INTERNSHIP AND ONBOARDING HIGHLIGHTS:Selection Criteria: Shortlisting, ranking, virtual/walk-in interview. Optional tests and Group discussions, and signed acceptance of written terms of appointment with all documentation submitted as per HR rules.Pre-Induction Development Program [PDP]: 2 Months OR 30 Sessions & Weekend Workshops of 2-3 hours, including Case study reviews (PDP will be offered Free or at a discount for deserving candidate batches, at management's sole discretion)Stipend after PDP engagement: CTC range ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 per month (upon successful completion and selection after the PDP or probation, which includes local conveyance). Successful candidates will be objectively assessed and recommended for placement to other consultancies, firms, NPOs & enterprises.Performance-Linked Incentive: Up to 50% of CTC will be payable as a performance-linked incentive (calculated half-yearly based on pre-set goals at management discretion). To encourage paid internship continuity, incentives will not be calculated for the proportionate part of the first year if the intern leaves employment or is terminated for misconduct, indiscipline, breach of trust or underperformance by the Director-in-charge, in accordance with the Company's or Firm's prevalent rules.To reserve a slot for the walk-in interview, submit the following complete application package:Updated Resume / CVAcademic and professional qualifications -[incl. institution, and grades obtained]Experience Certificates (if applicable)References (from College or Former Employer preferred)Submit applications confidentially to: gak.virtuedge@gmail.com, and/or mcv246@gmail.comCAREER PATHWAY AND ROLE:Career Growth Path: Pre-Induction Training or Probation → Project Coordinator (Certification Courses) → ESG Consultant / Auditor / Retained StaffPhase 1: Pre-Induction & Capacity Building (2 Months)Complete 30 virtual sessions and hands-on weekend workshops covering global standards: IFRS S1 & S2, UN DRR, ISQM1, GRI, SASB, GHG Accounting, ISOs, SBTi, and UN SDGs.Master workflows around Double Materiality, BRSR reporting, Scope 3 emissions accounting, and ESG due diligence.Phase 2: Probation & Certification CoordinationUpon successful evaluation, transition into active probation with a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 – ₹15,000.Serve as Project Coordinators for VEPF certification and upskilling programs, managing candidate cohorts and program logistics. You can also be actively involved in the financial sector as a marketing executive.Phase 3: Client Engagement & ConsultancyStep into client-facing advisory as an Associate ESG Consultant, Auditor, or Retained or outsourced Staff.Conduct ESG assessments, sustainability audits, and governance frameworks for MSME value chain partners and enterprise clients.VEPF RATIONALE: The Global Sustainability Imperative and how it affects us:"Military power alone cannot secure peace. Economic power alone cannot command stability, and technological power alone cannot guarantee security... If businesses do not measure and manage their environmental, social, and governance risks, they are building their futures on sand."— António Guterres, UN Secretary-GeneralThe UN Secretary-General explained at the UN General Assembly, which recently concluded, that Humanity and modern enterprise face four defining global tests and risks:Wars, Conflicts & Arms Races (Geopolitical turmoil and instability)Climate Risks & Environmental Collapse (Supply chain vulnerabilities and emissions impact)Trade Barriers, Inequality & Hegemony for Resource Capture (Economic fragmentation & friction)Unregulated Technology & Artificial Intelligence (Governance gaps and rapid transformation)Refer to the UNDRR [UN Disaster Risk Reduction] website Homepage and review the contents for updated statistics of existential threats we face and to be aware of our ongoing role in monitoring and mitigation.Our understanding of ESG accountability and stewardship is that it starts with each one of us. How we as individuals first, and jointly with others, can make a positive difference to the Planet [Environment] and the People [Social] through involvement in every entity's pursuit of Profits [Governance].Virtuedge ESG Professionals Foundation [VEPF] supports MSMEs, supply chain partners, and sector-specific enterprises in navigating these global risks through ethical advisory, integrity assurance, and sustainable business transformation. We also empower job aspirants, through life skills and livelihood training as these provide niche career opportunities, which could be a key building block in career pursuitsCompany and Group Profile:VitalSource Knowledge Associates P. Ltd. [VKA] is a management and education services company registered in Delhi since 2007, with support from RSM Intl. Kuwait member firm, with a focus on sector-specific Sustainability reporting, upskilling and ESG services for clients.As part of its sector-specific ESG upskilling initiatives, VKA, along with:Virtuegde ESG Professionals' Foundation [VEPF], a social enterprise engaged in a range of Sustainability and upskilling services, pan-India through its professional associates network. Refer www.virtuedge.in, andVirtuedge Management Services P.Ltd. [VMS], a Group associate professional services company established in 2008, has been engaged mainly in GCC offshoring services [Refer www.virtuedgems.in] for details. VMS has been functioning fully since 2013 incl. CSR training, in Delhi and has a track record of executing several successful projects in the Middle East, Europe and Canada.About Us: Our professional Team of AssociatesVirtuedge Group Founder, CA George A. Kurian, FCA, CPA, Ex-PwC, and ex-RSM Kuwait, a fellow member of the 1984 CA batch, currently practising at Trivandrum, heads a growing network of CA associates and multidisciplinary professionals committed to delivering a range of value-added consulting and assurance services, including sustainability services. He is duly supported by shareholders, directors, and Group company auditors, and the Group has, in recent years, delivered sector-specific ESG content development and upskilling services in higher education, healthcare, oil and gas, real estate, agro-fisheries and manufacturing sectors to a diverse forum of stakeholders.George has developed the Kerala MSME policies for ICAI, and also developed content for 12 sectoral ESG newsletters for the Gulf market for RSM Kuwait. [Refer to these annexures on the VMS website www.virtuedgems.in to know more].Our professional team and Foundation are developing an in-house Workbook tailored to the Indian market, focusing on BRSR and relevant regulations. This project helps enterprises and MSME value-chain partners implement sustainability reporting, drive business transformation, and mitigate ESG risks.We invite pro bono and honorary consultants to collaborate with our virtual and local Associate network to support mutual growth and cross-functional ESG services. Across all operations, we remain committed to integrity, accuracy, and responsible resource management.Copyrights:© Virtuedge ESG Professionals Foundation, Centre of Excellence [CoE], Kawdiar PO, Trivandrum 695003. All rights reserved.