Dev-Afrique Development Advisors Recruitment for Finance Intern

Dev-Afrique Development Advisors is a social-impact organization of strategy and development professionals committed to solving complex challenges on the African continent. With networks across African countries, we provide high-level advisory and develop unique strategies for non-profit organizations and start-ups in emerging and frontier markets in Africa. Our expertise extends across agriculture, environment and climate change, financial inclusion, health, water sanitation and hygiene and public policy.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Intern

Job Location: Abuja

Job Description

• Dev-Afrique is seeking a Finance Intern to join our Finance team. This internship opportunity provides hands-on experience in financial management and advisory.
• The candidate will have the chance to work in a hybrid environment, contributing to impactful initiatives across various sectors.
• A successful candidate is someone who can multitask, cooperate, and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance team in day-to-day financial operations.
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with all policies, especially financial and procurement policies, and all applicable financial laws and regulations, including taxation laws.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial reports.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with various project teams on project-related financial matters.
• Engage in financial data analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• A minimum of a first degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or a related field
• Professional certification such as ICAN is an added advantage.
• Ability to design financial reporting templates.
• Excellent analytical, research, communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of treasury accounting, including FX, liquidity, and cash flow.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Sage, QuickBooks, or related software.
• High levels of discretion with good people management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Good use of initiative, high ethical standards, professionalism, and diplomacy.