Finance Intern at Sightsavers

Job Description

• The Intern will assist in a wide range of tasks including the development and documentation of the project plans. 

Key duties will include:

• Assist in documentation, filling and archiving of documents (programme, monitoring and financial reports) in appropriate storage filling methods.
• Assist in innovative 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. 
• Assist in periodic verification of physical assets procured for projects. 
• Assist in gathering/photocopying of supporting documentations for payment vouchers and coding and filling of payment vouchers in arch file accordingly. 
• Assist in tracking and following up on all outstanding advances to ensure timely retirement of project team.
• Support the team in the logistics for activity preparation and travels. 
• Carry out any other duty assigned by the Compliance and Risk Manager. 

About you 

This is an ideal opportunity to gain skills within a Finance role and within an INGO. 

To succeed in this role, you will need: 

• One year of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). 
• Possess relevant work experience, or a degree/education in Accounting, Finance, or similar. 
• Good analytical skills. 
• Ability to understand project budgets, forecasts, and reports.
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.