Finance Intern

Role Overview

This position sits within the finance team of a humanitarian organisation, focusing on the day-to-day accuracy of accounts payable, advance tracking, and inter-office settlements. You will be the person who ensures invoices move through the system on time, vendor queries are resolved, and every financial transaction is properly documented and reconciled. Your attention to detail directly supports the organisation’s ability to maintain clean audits, meet donor requirements, and keep operations running without cash-flow interruptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the accounts payable inbox: log incoming invoices, match them to purchase orders, and process them for payment in line with set deadlines.
• Review open purchase orders quarterly, flagging stale or incomplete orders and recommending follow-up action.
• Prepare monthly creditor reconciliations, investigating mismatches and working directly with vendors to clear disputes or long-pending items.
• Coordinate with the finance officer to resolve outstanding bank reconciliation items and ensure the cash position is accurate.
• Process cash advance requests according to policy, track uncollected amounts with the bank teller, and allocate advance-related balance sheet accounts to keep ageing accurate.
• Manage the corporate credit card process: book expenses into the reporting system, reconcile card statements against the general ledger, and follow up on missing receipts.
• Perform balance sheet account allocations and reconciliations for inter-office payment settlements as needed.
• Maintain a document tracking tool for financial files, ensure correct filing and legibility, and retrieve records for internal or external auditors and government agencies upon request.
• Support operational budgeting, attend finance review meetings, and prepare ad-hoc financial analysis assigned by your supervisor.
• Assist with event coordination and general facility management tasks, plus any other administrative duties that arise.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification, with at least CPA or ACCA Level 2 completed.
• Proven experience in an accounts payable or general finance role, ideally within a non-profit or humanitarian setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the confidence to liaise with vendors, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Solid computer literacy, including MS Word and Excel, and familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Personal qualities that align with a Christ-centred approach to work: integrity, trustworthiness, and a commitment to humanitarian diplomacy in everyday interactions.

What We Offer / Why Join

You will join a mission-driven organisation where finance is not just back-office work—it directly enables field programmes and humanitarian response. The role gives you broad exposure across payables, treasury, reconciliations, and budgeting, making it a strong stepping stone for career growth in finance within the non-profit sector. You will work in a collaborative environment that values professional development, ethical stewardship, and service-oriented leadership.