Finance Intern at Emali Dedicated Children's Agency

Key Responsibilities

The Finance Intern will provide day-to-day support in the following areas:

Finance & Compliance Support

• Assist in ensuring compliance with EDCA’s internal financial procedures and donor regulations
• Support the preparation and organization of internal and external audits
• Participate in updating and maintaining internal control checklists and risk documentation
• Help ensure timely filing of statutory returns (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, etc.)

Budgeting & Expenditure Monitoring

• Assist in updating budget tracking tools and monitoring spending against budgets
• Help prepare financial reviews of procurement requests and payment vouchers
• Participate in monitoring burn rates and producing monthly spending summaries

Financial Reporting

• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Assist in verifying and coding transactions in QuickBooks Online
• Help consolidate donor and project-specific financial reports
• Organize and maintain financial documentation for audits and donor reporting

Administration & Record-Keeping

• Assist in updating the fixed asset register and supporting inventory reviews
• Help maintain organized filing systems for contracts, receipts, and accounting documents
• Support office supply tracking and administrative purchases
• Provide administrative support to finance staff during meetings, audits, and trainings

Child Safeguarding

• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable s/he to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures and conduct her/himself in a manner consistent with EDCA’s Child Safeguarding Policy.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce
• CPA Part II or higher; knowledge of QuickBooks Online is an added advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and uphold confidentiality
• Passion for community service and working in the non-profit sector