Accounting Intern at Fort Knox Group

Description

• The Accounting Intern will support the finance team in executing daily accounting activities
• The role provides practical exposure to financial record keeping, documentation, and reporting while working under supervision.

Role Responsibilities
Finance & Accounting Support:

• Assist in maintaining basic financial records and documentation in line with company procedures.
• Support the preparation of routine financial summaries and reports.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, expense tracking, and documentation of payables and receivables.
• Help organize financial data to support management decision-making.

Budget & Cost Monitoring (Support Level):

• Assist in tracking expenses against approved budgets.
• Help identify discrepancies or variances for review by supervisors.
• Support cost-control initiatives through proper documentation and reporting.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Assist in preparing documentation for statutory filings such as VAT, PAYE, WHT, and Pension under supervision.
• Help organize records for audits and compliance checks.
• Liaise with relevant internal teams to gather required compliance information.

Payroll & Treasury Assistance:

• Support payroll preparation by organizing attendance records and payroll inputs.
• Assist in petty cash management and basic fund reconciliation.
• Help monitor cash movement records and supporting documents.

Facilities & Asset Support:

• Assist in maintaining records of company assets and consumables.
• Support routine checks on facilities and equipment usage.
• Help ensure adherence to basic safety and workplace sta ndards.

Reporting & Communication:

• Prepare basic weekly or monthly reports on assigned finance and operational tasks.
• Escalate issues appropriately and provide updates to supervisors.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Recent graduates or NYSC members are encouraged to apply.

Experience:

• 6 months – 1 year of work experience or internship experience preferred.
• Basic exposure to accounting, administration, or operations is an added advantage

Skills
Accounting & Financial Skills:

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Ability to handle financial records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping, expense tracking, and basic reconciliations.

Analytical & Organisational Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to organise documents, data, and records efficiently.
• Willingness to learn and apply feedback.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Basic knowledge of accounting software is an added advantage.

Communication & Professionalism:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different teams.
• Professional attitude, integrity, and reliability.

Time Management & Adaptability:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced work environment.