Internal Audit and Compliance Intern at Albarka Healthspring Foundation

Job Summary

• We are seeking a young, passionate, and motivated Audit & Compliance Intern to support the Audit and Compliance team in retrieving, recording and reviewing internal processes and documentary evidence of various activities of the foundation (HSDF), including maintaining internal records, reporting and other clerical functions. 
• This paid internship opportunity offers hands-on learning experience in audit processes, compliance, and accountability within a dynamic, donor-funded nonprofit environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Support audit planning and execution within HSDF
• Ensure strict compliance with donor/organizational policy and regulatory requirements
• Assist in reviewing financial records, payment vouchers, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Assist in planning and conducting internal audit engagements across departments and projects.
• Review of payment request/vouchers for proper coding and adequate documentation
• Support the preparation of audit working papers, reports, and documentation in line with audit standards.
• Ensure bank reconciliation statements are accurate and free from errors
• Review vehicle usage logbook, repairs and fuel consumption
• Risk assessment and risk reporting
• Archiving audit and compliance documents/working tools
• Assist with collecting, analyzing, and verifying data to support audit findings, and help document results and prepare audit working papers.
• Support compliance monitoring of internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Learn and apply basic principles of internal control assessments.
• Liaise regularly with other members of the audit exercise
• Any other duties that may be deemed appropriate to this role.   

Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess;

• Minimum of a B.Sc. in Accounting/Banking and Finance (First class and Upper Second-class honors)
• At least 1 year cognate experience in accounting and/or auditing services
• Key interest in becoming or an aspiring professional accountant
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems
• Relevant experience in audit support, data analysis, or financial documentation will be an added advantage.
• A strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
• Attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness in work.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to HSDF values - people-oriented, evidence-driven, impact-focused, and having an ownership mindset.
• NYSC Corp members or prospective Corp members serving in Abuja meet the requirements above are encouraged to apply – Finance background only!