Finance Intern at Initiative for Agricultural Intervention and Developmental Integration

Initiative for Agricultural Intervention and Developmental Integration is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Intern

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• The Finance Intern will provide support to the finance team in the day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, document preparation, and filing.
• The position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in NGO financial management, donor compliance, and accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Documentation and Recordkeeping:

• Assist in maintaining proper filing systems for financial documentation (both hardcopy and electronic).
• Support in reviewing, stamping, and organizing payment vouchers, receipts, and supporting documents.
• Ensure financial documents are scanned and uploaded into digital archives.

Data Entry and Accounting Support:

• Enter financial data into accounting software or spreadsheets under supervision.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and petty cash reconciliation.
• Support the preparation of cash and payment request forms.

Financial Reporting Assistance:

• Support in compiling financial reports for internal use and donor requirements.
• Help in tracking expenses against approved budgets and identifying variances.

Compliance and Audit Preparation:

• Ensure all financial transactions are supported by appropriate documentation and authorization.
• Assist in preparing documentation required for internal and external audits.

General Finance and Admin Support:

• Participate in finance-related trainings and team meetings.
• Perform other administrative and finance tasks as requested by the Finance Officer.

Requirements

• Education:  Recent serving NYSC graduate in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
• Previous volunteering or internship experience in finance or NGO sector.
• Willing to abide with the IAIDI Nigeria code of conduct

Learning Opportunities:

• Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit financial systems and donor compliance.
• Learn about budget tracking, financial reporting, and audit processes.
• Mentorship and supervision by experienced finance professionals.

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2025.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.