Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
AfriLabs is a pan-African innovation organisation that collaborates with innovation hubs and other stakeholders to support successful startups and entrepreneurs creating and implementing creative solutions to African challenges via the use of technology.
AfriLabs is a pan-African innovation organisation that collaborates with innovation hubs and other stakeholders to support successful startups and entrepreneurs creating and implementing creative solutions to African challenges via the use of technology.
1). Audit and Compliance Intern
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Terms: Full-time
Working time/days: 9 AM- 5 PM; Monday to Friday
Job Role & Person- Specification
- AfriLabs is seeking to recruit an Audit & Compliance Intern who will assist the department in ensuring that the organization adheres to and with all external regulations and internal policies.
Responsibilities
- Support the Internal Auditor & Compliance Lead to undertake internal audit of AfriLabs accounts and ancillary records (cash and bank, payroll, payables and accruals, receivables and prepayments, travel advance and petty cash etc.)
- Assist the Internal Auditor & Compliance Lead to conduct audits of any implementing partners and AfriLabs funded programmes and projects.
- With supervision from the Internal Auditor & Compliance Lead, evaluate compliance on all types of financial, accounting, administrative and operational control systems.
- To conduct physical verification of all assets of the organization and identify their locations and risk exposures.
- To ensure that all internal audits and compliance records, and meeting notes are appropriately documented, filed electronically and supported in meetings schedule and follow up on pending issues.
- Support in the review of accounting records and systems within the overall context of the organization’s internal control network;
- With guidance from the Internal Auditor & Compliance Lead, examine financial and operational information for management, including detailed testing of transactions and reports findings
- Support in the review of compliance level in respect of corporate policies, plans, procedures, guidelines, laws and regulations;
- Keep abreast of changing in laws, policy, professional standards and share with Internal Auditor & Compliance Lead for insight and advice
- To perform other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Internal Auditor & Compliance Lead from time to time.
Required Skills, Qualifications & Abilities
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Criminal Justice or related field.
- One year experience working in a similar role.
Skills:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional & multi-cultural team environment.
- Integrity and strong ethical values.
- Computer fluency; competent using Microsoft and Google office suites
Working Style:
- Hybrid work method (some days are compulsory) However, flexible working hours can be arranged upon request.
Deadline: 2nd February, 2024.
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2). Operations Intern
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Terms: Full-time
Working time/days: 9 AM- 5 PM; Monday to Friday
Working Style: Hybrid
Job Role & Person- Specification
- AfriLabs is seeking to recruit an Operations intern to join our team and support the day-to-day activities of our Operations department.
- He/she will be responsible for planning, and coordinating employee logistics support operations to ensure the smooth running of the organisation’s processes.
- To be successful in this role, you should have strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to pay attention to details.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning, and organising the activities of the Operations department
- Contributing to the development of Operations department goals, objectives, and systems.
- Developing, revising, and recommending operational policies and procedures.
- Support in the development, updating and filing of all relevant logistics records
- Support physical meetings in the office by providing all necessary items needed for the meeting.
- Participating in administrative/operations staff meetings.
- Maintaining company directory and other organisational charts.
- Assist in the organization and analysis of RFQ’s for logistics & transportation services
- Verify the accuracy of inbound purchase orders and sales orders
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Negotiate rates and costs with vendors
- Provide logistical support to the department ensuring the smooth running of the Organisation.
- Support in the equipment maintenance requests and office moves.
- Support the department in making all necessary logistics arrangements and travel itineraries whilst preparing and filing travel authorizations.
- Develop and maintain a filing system while organising and scheduling appointments with admin software.
- Plan and provide logistical support for travelling employees.
Required Skills, Qualifications & Abilities
Qualifications:
- A minimum qualification of the First Degree in, Administration, Management, Accounting or Business equivalent.
Skills & Experience:
- Good knowledge in logistics management, planning and can manage time.
- Knowledge of office and administrative practices and principles.
- Communication skills. Knowledge of the English language is compulsory in speaking, writing and listening/understanding.
- Should be able to multitask, be flexible, be hardworking and teachable.
- Administrative skills with information communications technology commonly used in office applications such as Microsoft Office programs, Google drive.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and respond as required.
- Skill in problem solving and decision-making
- Prior experience in the role for at least 1 year
- Ability to draft contracts, MoU, and other documents is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of the African innovation, technology and entrepreneurship space will be an added advantage.
- An understanding of the non-profit/development sector, including donor relations and management.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others at all levels;
- Strategic thinking, particularly with regard to systems approaches and operational efficiency;
- Strong analytical organisational, coordination and communication skills;
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
- Ability to find ways of pre-empting and solving problems.
Deadline: 2nd February, 2024.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.