Finance and Administration Intern-Cameroon (Open to Cameroon nationals only)

DESCRIPTION

Context

The African Wildlife Foundation, Cameroon Office has initiated a Young Graduate Professional Internship Programme to offer an opportunity to young graduates to gain experience and to familiarize with the non-governmental organization environment.

Position Summary

The Finance and Administration Intern will carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas Files and verifies a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, programme billings, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers; review and code financial information; prepare and process documents to disburse funds, make deposits.. The role will require self-motivated individual, capable of working with minimum supervision, high numerical accuracy and demonstrate high levels of integrity, confidentiality and good work ethics.

Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Enter, assign codes to data; update, and/or retrieve accounting data from automated systems,
• Ensure timely recording and processing of vendor invoices in accounting system.
• Assist to monitor vendor advances and other receivables and ensure timely clearance of vendor outstanding items, Reply to Vendor claim and take actions when required;
• Prepare necessary receipt and journal vouchers; Record accounting data accurately and timely in the accounting system
• Assist in the Trial Balance cleansing of various accounts
• Assist all staff services such as travel, expense claims, document retrieval, etc.;
• Assist in external and internal audits with auditor’s support document request
• Prepare all request for payments and process payments
• Assist in monthly tax payment and declaration to CNPS and taxation and ensure receipt of quittance
• Assist in the reporting process by printing and assembling data and document for monthly reports and submit to review;
• With Line manager guidance draft routine correspondence related to the unit’s work and type a variety of material such as correspondence, reports and papers;
• Assist to maintain the contract management follow up folder for AWF Cameroon
• Perform other related duties as required

IV. Learning

The Young Graduate Professional Internship Programme is a learning opportunity, therefore, the Professional intern MUST demonstrate a strong aptitude and motivation to learn and grow. He/she should be opened to feedback and ready to take initiatives.REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accounting/finance or a related filed and a professional accounting qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) is required;
• At least 6 months of progressively responsible professional experience in financial accounting,
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications, particularly advanced level in MS excel is required;
• Experience in using ERP system is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices;
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and database software;
• Knowledge of general record keeping and filing systems;
• Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system updates and revisions, and policy changes;
• Ability to reconcile and/or balance financial transactions and accounts;
• Ability to assist others in solving work problems;
• High ethics and a personal commitment to transparency and accountability;
• Adherence to AWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging