In English:
Finance Intern / Finance Trainee
3-month Fixed Term Contract. Full Time
Location: Bukavu, DRC
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working.
About the role
Reporting in to the Finance Officer in Bukavu, the Finance Intern will be responsible for all financial, fiscal and administrative matters of the Bukavu Office.
The postholder will ensure Christian Aid finance policies are complied with at all times and donors’ requirements are adhered to. You will also manage the administration of the local office in line with Christian Aid Policies and applicable DRC Laws.
Some of the main areas of responsibility for the Finance Intern include:
- Manage all Financial operations in Bukavu, including office petty cash and in accordance with Christian Aid’s cash-keeping procedures and policies.
- Encode daily all the financial operations of the Bukavu database in the accounting software
- Manage the liquidity of the Bukavu office to maintain its solvency, in particular by preparing and submitting the monthly forecast (Cash flow request) to the national office, according to the established schedule.
- Hold, complete and make payments in cash, by check or by transfer order, ensuring that payments have been duly authorized
- Keep up to date with the evolution of the DRC’s tax regulations.
- Prepare and submit monthly cash count.
- Maintain working relations with the bank and tax administration institutions.
- Ensure that the asset register is regularly updated
- Prepare expense reports, debit note to be submitted for review and approval to the Finance Officer, and collect Christian Aid owed from creditors.
- Ensure that the office adheres to CA to define financial systems.
- Assists program staff in assessing the financial capacity of potential partners.
- Works closely with the Program team to ensure optimal planning and delivery of program activities.
About you
Who we are looking for
Essential:
- Accounting Qualifications (Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related disciplines).
- Knowledge of DRC Tax regulations and legal environment.
- No experience is needed with this role
- Familiarity with donors (UN, DFID, EU, Irish Aid ) processes and requirements
Desirable:
- Knowledge of local context and stakeholders
- Good communication in French and English (Written and spoken)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small close-knit team.
- Sensitivity to differences in culture and nationality with the ability to work closely with colleagues from across the world with a range of professional backgrounds
- Excellent planning, time management and organizational abilities.
- Highly motivated and able to work independently to agreed goals and targets
- Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and needs of the role, including flexibility in working hours to ensure coordination with key colleagues in different locations and time zones.
- Able to work under pressure.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered.
In French
Finance Intern
Fixed-term contract of 3 months – Full-time
Location: Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Should we receive a large number of applications, we reserve the right to close this offer before the stated deadline. We therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
About Christian Aid
Christian Aid works for a world where everyone can live life to the fullest, free from poverty. We are a global movement of individuals, churches, and local organizations who passionately advocate for dignity, equality, and justice everywhere. We are agents of change, peacemakers, and people driven by courage and determination.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and recognize the value that this diversity brings to building strong, creative, and high-performing teams. We welcome applications from all segments of society, including those with experience outside the non-profit, humanitarian, or development sectors.
You don’t need to be Christian to work at Christian Aid. We encourage people of all faiths, as well as those with no religious affiliation, to apply. We simply ask that everyone embody our values ​​of dignity, equality, justice, and love.
We place great importance on work-life balance and are open, where the position allows, to part-time work and flexible working arrangements.
About the position
Under the supervision of the Finance Officer in Bukavu , the Finance Intern will contribute to the management of financial, fiscal and administrative operations of the Bukavu office.
The incumbent will ensure compliance with Christian Aid’s financial policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements. They will also contribute to the sound administrative management of the local office, in accordance with Christian Aid policies and the legislation in force in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Main responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the Finance Intern will include the following tasks:
- Manage the financial operations of the Bukavu office, including petty cash, in accordance with Christian Aid’s cash management policies and procedures.
- Enter all financial transactions for the Bukavu office into the accounting software daily and ensure the accuracy of the recorded data.
- Ensure the monitoring of the Bukavu office’s cash flow to guarantee the availability of funds necessary for operations, in particular by preparing and submitting monthly cash flow forecasts and requests to the national office , in accordance with the established schedule.
- Prepare and process payments in cash, by check or by bank transfer, ensuring that each payment is properly documented and duly authorized.
- Ensure that all financial transactions have the required supporting documentation and are properly classified and archived.
- Keep yourself informed of changes in tax regulations and applicable legal obligations in the DRC.
- Prepare and submit monthly cash controls and statements.
- Maintain good working relationships with banks, tax authorities and other relevant institutions.
- Ensure that the fixed asset register is regularly updated.
- Prepare expense reports and debit notes to be submitted to the Finance Officer for verification and approval, and follow up on amounts owed to Christian Aid.
- Ensure that the Bukavu office complies with the financial systems, procedures and controls defined by Christian Aid.
- Support the Programme team in assessing the financial capacity of potential partners.
- Work closely with the Program team to ensure effective financial planning and optimal implementation of program activities.
About you
Desired profile
Essential criteria
- University degree (Bachelor’s) in finance, accounting, economics or a related discipline.
- Good knowledge of tax regulations and the legal environment of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- No prior professional experience is required for this position.
- Knowledge of the procedures and requirements of the main institutional donors, including the United Nations, DFID, the European Union and Irish Aid.
Desirable criteria
- Good knowledge of the local context and key stakeholders.
- Good command of French and English, both written and spoken.
- Ability to work effectively within a small, close-knit team.
- Sensitivity to cultural and national differences, and ability to collaborate closely with colleagues based in different countries and from diverse professional backgrounds.
- Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills.
- High motivation and ability to work independently in order to achieve agreed objectives.
- Adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing circumstances and job requirements, particularly with regard to working hours, in order to ensure good coordination with colleagues located in different countries and time zones.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Additional information
At Christian Aid, we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognize the value that this diversity brings to building strong, creative, and high-performing teams.
We actively encourage applications from racial minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, their parents or caregivers returning to work after a career break, people with family or caregiving responsibilities, people from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers. These groups are currently underrepresented in our teams, particularly in leadership positions, and we recognize and value their contribution to building strong, creative, and high-performing teams.
Christian Aid has a strong Christian identity, and we encourage applications from people of all faiths. Applicants will need to demonstrate their understanding of Christian Aid’s Christian identity and be able to adhere to its underlying values.
All successful candidates will be subject to a criminal or police background check appropriate to the position and place of assignment, as well as a check with regard to sanctions related to the fight against terrorism, as part of the pre-employment checks.
We also participate in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme . In accordance with this scheme, as part of the reference check process, we will ask candidates’ former employers to provide us with any information concerning substantiated instances of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment that occurred during their employment, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of their departure. By submitting their application, the candidate confirms that they have read and understood these recruitment procedures.
Candidates for this position must have the legal right to reside and work in the Democratic Republic of Congo and be authorized to perform the duties corresponding to the proposed position.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please go to the Christian Aid careers page through this LINK.