Finance Internship at National Taxpayers Association

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Finance Assistant, the intern will be trained and allowed to learn and assist in the handling of financial and administrative duties, which broadly include:
• Administration
• Assists in coordinating various activities related to the acquisition of goods and services for the office,
• Prepares, processes, and follows up on administrative arrangements related to the consultants and individual contractors
• Maintains up-to-date work unit files in the team's Folder
• Ensure correct tracking of all Office equipment and fixed assets promptly, and ensure all relevant equipment is covered by the relevant insurance policy.
• Maintains, on an ongoing basis, the list of intangible property, including active subscriptions and licenses, and
• landline extensions, ensuring timely renewal or deactivation.
• Issuance and recording of office stationery
• Preparation of payment voucher and supporting documents under the supervision of the finance assistant

Competencies

• Communication Skills
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately.
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
• Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience.
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals and objectives
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise. willing to learn from others.
• Place team agenda before personal agenda.
• Supports and acts in accordance with the final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect one's own position.
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning and organizing:
• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
• Identifies priority activities and assignments;
• adjusts priorities as required.
• Allocates an appropriate amount of time for completing assigned work
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary
• Uses time efficiently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a minimum of the following degree from a recognized University.
• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting option) and at least a CPA2 qualification.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.