Finance Intern at Sustainet Group Limited

SAII is currently looking for a young, enthusiastic and driven Finance Intern to assist in the Finance Department.

Specific tasks/Responsibilities

This unique three-month internship opportunity is for someone who has a strong interest in pursuing a career in Finance, allowing you to test your abilities and further explore your career interests. Not only does an internship provide you with a first-hand look and experience inside the Sustainable Agricultural Information Initiative (SAII), but it also gives us as a company an opportunity to further develop your skills in this field of study.

• Assist in developing and maintaining an effective filing, archiving and record keeping systems, both paper and electronic.
• Assist in making suitable and efficient travel arrangements for field staff, board members and any visitor and which may involves supporting all associated administration. 
• Assist in the organization and preparation of biweekly meetings which includes preparation of biweekly reports.
• Support the Finance manager in ensuring efficient, timely and accurate recording and payment of accounts payable.
• Assist in maintaining contact lists.
• Assist in ensuring proper documentation of payment vouchers and all other supporting documents 
• Assist in the thorough audit of all transactions at point of entry ensuring appropriate purchase order matching, credit terms and adherence to appropriate authorization and budget confirmation and clearance.
• Support in the effective running of daily administrative and financial activities of the organization.

Requirements

The ideal and successful candidate should meet the following profile:

• Applicant must have a Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce (Finance or Accounting specialization) with strong academic credentials.
• CPA/ACCA qualification
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a responsible way
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills