JOB SUMMARY: 

An Finance Intern is responsible for assisting the finance department in processing posting financial data and collating data for audit.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With the support of department management, execute aspects of the finance function including collating audit data and posting transactions.
•  Ensure all bank transactions are recorded
•  Record transactions in journals, classify postings, reconcile amounts.
•  Support the team to undertake audit of statutory accounts and ancillary records (cash and bank,  creditors and accruals, debtors and prepayments,  floats and petty cash etc.)
•  Evaluate maximum compliance on all types of financial, accounting, administrative and operational control systems;
• To conduct physical verification of all tangible assets of the organization.
• Review accounting records and systems within the overall context of the organization’s internal control network;
• Jointly review the level of compliance in respect of corporate policies, plans, procedures, guidelines, laws and regulations;
• Update the audit plan and risk analysis
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the manager.
• Support business by providing accurate financial information,

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Must Have Experience: 

• Excellent strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions

Experience that will count in your favor:

• Fintech/Financial services Industry experience
• Understand the importance of the Internal Audit process

Nice To Have Experience:

• Ability to use MS Excel and MS Word are required
• Implementing change at large scale
• Automation and process improvement experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, graduated in 2023 or a student in final year.
•  Professional certification such as ICAN, CPA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA is an added advantage.
• 0-2 years of experience in auditing, accounting or other relevant experience

Skills:

• Exceptional relationship management capabilities
• Problem solving skills
• Proactive
• Planning and Organizing skills
• Strong analytical skills