Finance Intern

About the job

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare payment, journal, and deposit vouchers with accurate coding, completeness and authenticity and capture transactions/data.
• Review and validate supporting documentation before processing payments and ensure all relevant supporting documentation is attached to all payments.
• Record and reconcile financial transactions following appropriate authorization.
• Review and process travel advance requests and reconciliation.
• Process personnel expense reports.
• Follow up with staff on advance funds liquidation.
• Maintain proper filing of related financial documents, ensuring that all files are properly indexed with folio numbers and locked safely and ensure easy access and retrieval.
• Prepare/assist with various periodic financial reports
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial forecasts.
• Disburse and reconciliation of petty cash.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation.
• Submit tax remittances in a timely manner.
• Prepare schedules for annual audit.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Accountancy
• At least 1/2 years of experience working as a finance intern/assistant or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of financial management processes, including budgeting, expense tracking, and procurement.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work with accuracy.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and make sound decisions.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and project requirements.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.