Finance Intern at Christian Aid (CA)

Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based international NGO partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance including humanitarian response and Gender.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Intern

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Contracted hours: 35
Contract length: 5 months

About the role

• This role will provide support to the finance unit in the country office ensuring that adequate financial records are maintained.
• The role holder will ensure that petty cash requests for staff in the country office are processed, recorded, and retired on a timely basis.
• He or She holder will be responsible for liaising with external stakeholders in the collection of statutory receipts.
• The role holder is required to be familiar with Christian Aid and donor financial compliance requirements and to ensure that these are operationalized in the country office and other areas support may be required.
• The role holder must have the ability to apply logical thinking and common sense to routine work in a specific area.

About you

• You must have a first Degree in Accounting or any Social Sciences discipline.
• You must have at least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• He or She must have a basic knowledge of financial principles, budgeting, and financial reporting standards.
• Must have experience working with an accounting software, preferably SUN.
• The role holder must have Problem-solving skills, ability to pay close attention to details and have good communication skills with ability to collaborative effectively with staff and external stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online