Finance Support Intern at British Council

Department: Finance
Job Category: Internship
Pay Band: Attachment
Post Duration: 6 months
Eligibility: Right to live and work in Nigeria

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Accountant, the intern(s) duties will include:

• Scanning of invoices after due diligence has been performed by the Accountant
• Proper filing of finance related documents such as scanned invoices and tax documents
• Assist the Accountant in monthly tax remittance and filing
• Assist the Accountant in carrying out pre-banking activities
• Any other task as reasonably requested by the Accountant or Senior member of the Finance team

Learning and development opportunities for the intern:

• General understanding of the work and mission of the British Council and how it contributes to the development of the Education system in Nigeria
• Insight and hands-on experience in day-to-day Accounting systems and procedures
• Becoming familiar with working in an International Organization and in a multicultural environment

Management and Support for the Role

• The intern will report to Accountant based in Abuja.
• S/he will be expected to work closely with other members of the Finance team and key internal stakeholders.

Requirements/Profile
Essential:

• The ideal candidate should:
  • Be a recent graduate (graduated within the last 2 years) with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
  • Have strong written and oral communication skills in English;
  • Be computer literate with a high degree of proficiency in the use of MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Have an interest in Financial Accounting.

Desirable:

• Experience in an Accounting role.

Remuneration
The intern will be paid equivalent N50,000 per month.