Finance and Account Intern at Africa Youth Growth Foundation

Background

• The Financial officer will be responsible for the financial health of the organization by managing financial procedures.
• Duties will include planning budgets, participating in audits, monitoring transactions and preparing invoices.
• To succeed in this role, the officer must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial policies, procedures and systems.
• In addition to being an excellent communicator, our ideal candidate should also have outstanding analytical and time management abilities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Create and implement financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency.
• Oversee the preparation and planning of budgets.
• Maintain records and receipts for all daily transactions.
• Ensure financial records are kept up-to-date with the latest transactions and changes.
• Contribute to financial audits.
• Monitor all bank deposits and payments.
• Perform periodic financial analysis to detect and resolve problems.
• Prepare payroll, income and expenditure sheets.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in Finance Accounting or relevant fields.
• A minimum of 2-3 years experience in similar role with the NGO sector.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
• Outstanding analytical skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.