Title: Finance Intern (SARMAAN Project)
Location: Kaduna, Nigeria
Contract: 15 month/year fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
As the Finance Interna you will work with the team to ensure programme implementation is effectively done and that all field expenditure is done in accordance with donor requirements, generally accepted accounting principles and Sightsavers policies. You will assist in a wide range of tasks which the team undertakes in the implementation of the project.
The internship provides you with an opportunity to acquire experience in programme financial monitoring.
Finance Intern key duties and accountabilities include:
- Development and documentation of the project implementation plans.
- Documenting, filling and archiving of documents (programme, monitoring and financial reports) in appropriate storage filling methods.
- Implementation of activities for programme delivery and achievement of organizational objectives.
- Arranging and coordinating programme meetings and activities, also ensure reports are written and submitted within the expected timeframe.
- Preparation of payment vouchers, cashbook and bank reconciliation statement, partners financial report and donor report.
- Gathering/photocopying of supporting documentations for payment vouchers and coding and filling of payment vouchers in arch file accordingly.
- Process payment to vendors, per diem and transportation for participants during field activities.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
About you
As the successful candidate you will have an understanding of, and a commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities, have a good a level of computer literacy and be fluent in English.
Closing date: 20 March 2022
How to apply
Next Steps
We anticipate that interviews will take place from the week commencing 28 March 2022.
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.