Requisition ID: req42176
Job Title: Finance Intern - Abuja
Sector: Finance
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Description
The Intern reports to the Finance Manager in Abuja, the FCT. He/She supports the Finance Manager in managing all aspects of day to day operations of accounting department in the Abuja office, He/she will assist in the implementation of Finance policies, procedures and systems and Ensure compliance with IRC procedures and guidelines.
Responsibilities:
Assist with making payments to suppliers, contractors and program staff based on approved documents and in line with authority delineation.
Ensure scrutiny of the entire bill for accuracy and receipt of goods before process for payment.
Be responsible for documentation, preparation of cash disbursement voucher for all cash transactions related to the station office
Ensure all transactions are in compliance with IRC accounting policy, Donor restriction and generally accepted accounting principles.
Maintain confidentiality of all financial and other job related information.
Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial documents.
Prepare and process day to day financial transactions and implement internal control procedures in keeping with IRC policies and procedures.
Assist in the collection of financial needs for the office each week
Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial documents.
Collects credit tax receipts from FIRS.
Submit mandates to the bank for processing.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor
Finance/Budgeting
Act at all times in accordance with local law and standards of accounting practice.
Review budget with the aim of gaining a clear understanding of budget guidelines and instructions
Review funding allocations to enable proper guidance to programs and proper coding.
Provide training to program staff on finance issues.
Produce monthly and quarterly reports to be reviewed by your supervisor
Common duties
Attend and participate in trainings identified/organized by your supervisor
Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from Country Director
Report any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Code of Conduct (in-country and World-wide) as per the IRC reporting mechanism. The reporting of violations is an obligation on the part of all staff members
Assist where necessary in undertaking activities that aim to prevent the occurrence of sexual abuse and exploitation of refugees by IRC and other humanitarian workers.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor
Qualifications
BSC/HND in Accounting from recognized College/Institutions.
Year of graduation from University/Polytechnic should not be earlier than 2018.
MUST BE RESIDENT IN ABUJA
Experience
A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) YEAR OF ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE. COMPUTER LITERATE WITH SIGNIFICANT KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE IN EXCEL
skills
Able to work in a high pressure situation,
Ability to independently organize work, prioritize task and manage time.
Strong inter-personal skills, able to coach and support others
Self motivated, honest, highly responsible and punctual
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.
Working Environment: Describe the work environment of the office “Standard office work environment” will be applicable for most jobs in the U.S.) and if applicable, the housing. For example, internet connections, electricity, amenities, group housing, etc. Include travel requirements.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
IRC and IRC employees must adhere to the values and principles contained in the IRC WAY (Standards of Professional Conduct). These are Integrity, Service, and Responsibility. Consistent with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on beneficiary protection from exploitation and abuse, child protection, workplace harassment, financial integrity, and retaliation.


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