Finance Intern at Dev-Afrique Development Advisors

About the Position

• Dev-Afrique is seeking a Finance Intern to join our Finance team. This internship opportunity provides hands-on experience in financial management and advisory. The candidate will have the chance to work in a hybrid environment, contributing to impactful initiatives across various sectors. A successful candidate is someone who can multitask, cooperate, and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance team in day-to-day financial operations.
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with all policies, especially financial and procurement policies, and all applicable financial laws and regulations, including taxation laws.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial reports.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with various project teams on project-related financial matters.
• Engage in financial data analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• A minimum of a first degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or a related field
• Professional certification such as ICAN is an added advantage.
• Understanding of treasury accounting, including FX, liquidity, and cash flow.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Sage, QuickBooks, or related software.
• Ability to design financial reporting templates.
• Excellent analytical, research, communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• High levels of discretion with good people management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Good use of initiative, high ethical standards, professionalism, and diplomacy.