Project Finance/Admin Intern at Mercy Corps

General Position Summary

• Mercy Corps seeks to engage interested and qualified candidate for an internship position with the GOAL 2 Project based in Kano state.
• As part of the responsibilities of the Finance/Admin intern, the successful candidate will undertake finance and administrative duties, working in close collaboration with project staff and under the direct supervision of the Senior Grants & Finance Officer and technical supervision of Mercy Corps in-country Finance team based in Abuja.

Essential Job Functions

• Support in the collation, review of all beneficiaries’/vendor payments by ensuring that payments are made on time and in accordance to approved budget
• Ensure proper documentations of beneficiaries/vendor liquidation of payments are completed on time
• Support in filling of finance and procurement documents
• Provide weekly update and monthly financial reports for the tracking of payments, expenditure and activity budget by the Project Manager
• Effectively assist project staff in making logistics arrangements for project activities including for workshops, training, travel, meetings etc.
• Work closely with project staff in preparing and managing supplies, includes requisitioning, local purchase and clearance
• Manage the operation of the office equipment and maintain records of usage and issues
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing requested tasks as needed.

Knowledge and Experience

• A relevant Degree/HND qualification in Social Science (Accounting, Economics etc) is essential.
• A demonstrated ability to process information into action as not to delay program activities
• Ability to use a computer well and knowledge of any accounting software will be an added advantage
• An interest in learning the finance ethics and donor compliance standards for international organizations is essential
• Fluency in written and verbal English required.