• Application Deadline: Tue, 6 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Sydani Fellowship Programme (Finance Intern)


• Job Type Contract


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 0 - 1 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  , Internships / Volunteering 
  

Role description

The finance assistant will support our financial department. The responsibilities of a finance assistant include processing payments, updating financial records, monitoring budgets, and managing invoices. As a finance assistant, you should have strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, good organizational skills, and working knowledge of accounting software.

Responsibilities: Specific duties include

• Understanding individual project requirements and ensuring compliance


• Extracting and reviewing data for reports


• Processing payments for vendors and staff


• Developing project financial reports

Required competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and use of accounting software (QuickBooks)


•  Excellent mathematical skills


• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting reporting standards


• Good organizational skills


• Strong analytical and mathematical skills


• Detail-oriented


• Excellent time management skills


•  High level of integrity and reliability


•  Ability to work with little or no supervision


•  Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (First- or second-class upper) from a recognized university in accounting, finance, mathematics, or business administration


• Minimum one-year post-NYSC experience in a relevant field


• Industry knowledge of best practices, policies, and current regulations in accounting


• Additional certifications in accounting or auditing preferred


• Experience in an Audit firm, financial services, and management consulting is an advantage