Finance Internship
Farsight Africa Group is a leading
full-service Pan-African communications and research company that delivers
impact solutions to companies, governments, development organizations’ and
individuals across Africa. Farsight is recruiting a Finance Intern with demonstrated
experience in finance and accounting. Working closely with Finance departments,
the finance intern is instrumental in supporting program activities through
his/her services.
Essential Job Responsibilities
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Receive and process all cash advances
on time and arrange for bank runs in coordination with the Finance Officer to
ensure cash is availed to staff and sub recipients on a timely basis.
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Receive and examine payment requests
supporting documents
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Assist with recording invoices into
the accounting system
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Follow up on positing of captured
invoices for timely payment processing
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Processing all payment requests
submitted from suppliers and staff
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Maintain an unpaid invoices file
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Ensure that all recurrent invoices
and utility bills are paid on time
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Recording and updating financial
books of accounts with payments
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Record grant liquidations after
review by Finance Officer
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Assist in preparation of journals/
Filing all financial documents
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Reviewing of supplier
reconciliation/accounts payable and ensure accounts payable are up to date
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Assist in the production of monthly
financial reports
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Other duties as requested by the
supervisor
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Purchase of office supplies.
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Reports Directly To: Finance Officer
Knowledge and Experience
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Relevant Degree in Finance or
Accounting
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Atleast CPA Part 2
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Atleast 1 year of experience
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Strong organizational skills.
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Excellent oral and written English
skills.
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High computer skills on MS Office
programs, especially in MS Excel.
How To Apply:
Candidates can apply for the position
by sending their cover letter and CV in one PDF or Microsoft Word document. The
single PDF or Word file should be emailed to jobs@farsightafrica.com with
the subject line “Finance Intern by 15 Feb, 2018. Supplementary documents –
degrees, certificates, etc. – should not be sent at this stage.