Budget and Grants Intern at African Wildlife Foundation

Position Summary

The intern will support the Budget and Grants Management Team (BGMT) with Budget and Awards data entry into the Serenic Accounting System. To be successful in this position, the successful candidate will be self-motivated, capable of working with minimum supervision, high numerical accuracy and demonstrate high levels of integrity and good work ethics.

Responsibilities:

• FY 2022 Organizational Budget Data Capturing;
• Tally the received FY 2022 budget inputs
• Create budget journal entries with calendarization matching workplan
• Ensure personnel Budget is imported with EID and with Salary/Benefits split
• Update award Ledger in Award Vision
• Update Award with multi-year budget and reconcile to Budget ledger
• Update award reporting milestones in Award vision as per award agreement
• Organize and File award reports and other documentation in AWF e-filing system
• Review sub-grant reports as per the signed sub-agreement
• Update subgrant award milestones in Award vision
• Any other duties as delegated by the supervisor

Requirements

• At least CPA II or any other professional accounting qualification

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting will be an added advantage

• Familiarization with government regulations.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar position
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and to prioritize them.
• Demonstrated interest and understanding of key concepts in administrative support services.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision