Graduate Finance Intern at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We invite applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Intern

Location: Abuja

Description

• The Finance Intern will contribute to maintaining adequate financial integrity in supporting quality and timely data input for generation of financial reports.
• S/he will be responsible for timely processing of funds for programme activities for AAN and contribute to strengthening the internal control and accounting systems of ActionAid Nigeria (AAN).
• The Intern position is an opportunity offered by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) for young graduates to earn a post NYSC experience.
• It is therefore both a learning and value-adding relationship between interns and AAN.
• The intern is expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering, self-development, while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria.
• This is a standard 1-year programme and non-renewable upon expiry.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications:

• First Degree in Accounting / Finance is essential
• Student Membership of ICAN is desirable

Experience:

• At least 1-2 years post NYSC experience, one (1) of which should have been spent on a finance position is essential
• Experience in supporting the implementation of financial control systems is essential
• Practical Knowledge of an accounting software EXCEL, WORD is essential

Skill / Abilities:

• Fluency in spoken and written English language
• Highly numerate
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Excellent (proven) interpersonal and both oral and written communication skills.

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2021.