Intern, Communications, Compliance & Enforcement at Discovery Cycle Professionals

Location: Yola - Adamawa
Duration: The internship programme is for 3 months.
Reports to: Team Lead/Expert/Specialist/IPM

Main Function

• To provide all necessary support needed for the smooth implementation of the projects in the Communications, Compliance and Enforcement Unit.

Role Responsibilities
Role and Task Complexities:

• Report to the Team Leads as may be assigned.
• Assist to carry out Compliance and Enforcement exercises and generate relevant reports of companies, institutions and established clients as assigned.
• Support and assist auditors and the entire compliance team.
• Complete audits and compliance work relevant to the project.
• Participate in assessment of project impact and compliance by agencies and liaising with the necessary enforcement agencies from time to time as will be directed by the Team Leads.
• Participate in Tax Payers Data Gathering and Tax Net Expansion.
• Provide field support for direct assessment drives.
• Provide assistance in revenue reconciliations and reporting.
• Provide support and guidance to tax payers in preparing and submitting tax returns, any other necessary form(s) as well as on the use and application of on line means of tax filling and remittances.
• Prepare, distribute and update reports on the status of the program to various target audiences.
• Participate in the development and implementation of programs to ensure compliance.
• Support staff members who are performing audits in the normal course of their duties, or for compliance with project requirements.
• Assist in developing and revising procedures.

Qualification & Experience

• B. Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a business related field
• 1-3years experience in accounting or business related role.

Skills/Physical Competencies:

• Strong research and report writing skills
• Ability to multi-task and work as a team Analytical and problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills to deal with staff, other professionals, and taxpayers.
• Customer service skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Strong number skills.
• To be able to manage people and resources.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Listening skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Basic IT skills
• Telephone skills.

Behavioural Qualities:

• Tactical and interpersonal skill
• Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
• Continual self-development
• Goal and quality oriented