Finance Officer Intern
2025-04-11T11:19:54+00:00
Girls First Initiative
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FULL_TIME
Dar es salaam
Dar es Salaam
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Tanzania
Finance
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
2025-04-22T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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Position Overview:
The Finance Officer Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of GFI, assisting in managing and tracking the organization’s financial resources. This position will provide the intern with hands-on experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring that GFI’s financial activities comply with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate must be flexible and willing to grow in different areas, such as programs and finance, as they support the wider goals of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports, statements, and budgets.
○ Support the program team in maintaining accurate financial records.
○ Assist in preparing reports for donors, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Assist in the creation and review of project budgets.
○ Help track expenditures against approved budgets and highlight discrepancies.
○ Support the preparation of financial forecasts for ongoing projects.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable:
- Assist in processing invoices, ensuring they are paid on time.
○ Maintain records of all accounts payable and receivable transactions.
○ Support in reconciling payment discrepancies.
- Compliance & Documentation:
- Assist in maintaining financial documentation, ensuring compliance with GFI’s policies and Tanzanian financial regulations.
○ Help with audits by providing required financial documents and reports.
○ Ensure financial activities adhere to donor guidelines and reporting requirements.
- General Financial Administration:
- Assist in managing petty cash and support the preparation of cash flow projections.
○ Support the Finance Manager in coordinating financial aspects of fundraising and grant management.
○ Assist with any other financial-related tasks as needed.
- Flexibility Across Departments:
- Be flexible and open to supporting areas outside of finance, such as program management and other organizational needs.
○ Assist in program-related tasks, including monitoring and evaluation, as the need arises.
○ Willingness to contribute to and learn from different sectors within GFI, fostering growth in both finance and program management.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong interest in finance and non-profit sector work.
○ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
○ Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or similar) is a plus.
○ Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
○ Good organizational and time management skills.
○ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
○ Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn.
○ Strong work ethic and commitment to social impact.
○ Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity.
○ Flexible and open to working in multiple areas within the organization.
○ Willingness to grow and take on new challenges in both program and financial fields.
Allowance:
A monthly allowance will be provided to cover transportation and other related expenses during the internship.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in financial management within the non-profit sector.
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to a dynamic, mission-driven team.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful programs that empower young women in Tanzania.
- Flexibility to explore different career paths within the organization.
Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, statements, and budgets. ○ Support the program team in maintaining accurate financial records. ○ Assist in preparing reports for donors, funders, and other stakeholders. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the creation and review of project budgets. ○ Help track expenditures against approved budgets and highlight discrepancies. ○ Support the preparation of financial forecasts for ongoing projects. Accounts Payable & Receivable: Assist in processing invoices, ensuring they are paid on time. ○ Maintain records of all accounts payable and receivable transactions. ○ Support in reconciling payment discrepancies. Compliance & Documentation: Assist in maintaining financial documentation, ensuring compliance with GFI’s policies and Tanzanian financial regulations. ○ Help with audits by providing required financial documents and reports. ○ Ensure financial activities adhere to donor guidelines and reporting requirements. General Financial Administration: Assist in managing petty cash and support the preparation of cash flow projections. ○ Support the Finance Manager in coordinating financial aspects of fundraising and grant management. ○ Assist with any other financial-related tasks as needed. Flexibility Across Departments: Be flexible and open to supporting areas outside of finance, such as program management and other organizational needs. ○ Assist in program-related tasks, including monitoring and evaluation, as the need arises. ○ Willingness to contribute to and learn from different sectors within GFI, fostering growth in both finance and program management.
Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Skills and Experience: Strong interest in finance and non-profit sector work. ○ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.). ○ Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or similar) is a plus. ○ Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. ○ Good organizational and time management skills. ○ Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ○ Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.
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Vacancy title:
Finance Officer Intern
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Finance, Category: Finance, Insurance & Real Estate]
Jobs at:
Girls First Initiative
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 22 2025
Duty Station:
Dar es salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Position Overview:
The Finance Officer Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of GFI, assisting in managing and tracking the organization’s financial resources. This position will provide the intern with hands-on experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring that GFI’s financial activities comply with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate must be flexible and willing to grow in different areas, such as programs and finance, as they support the wider goals of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports, statements, and budgets.
○ Support the program team in maintaining accurate financial records.
○ Assist in preparing reports for donors, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Assist in the creation and review of project budgets.
○ Help track expenditures against approved budgets and highlight discrepancies.
○ Support the preparation of financial forecasts for ongoing projects.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable:
- Assist in processing invoices, ensuring they are paid on time.
○ Maintain records of all accounts payable and receivable transactions.
○ Support in reconciling payment discrepancies.
- Compliance & Documentation:
- Assist in maintaining financial documentation, ensuring compliance with GFI’s policies and Tanzanian financial regulations.
○ Help with audits by providing required financial documents and reports.
○ Ensure financial activities adhere to donor guidelines and reporting requirements.
- General Financial Administration:
- Assist in managing petty cash and support the preparation of cash flow projections.
○ Support the Finance Manager in coordinating financial aspects of fundraising and grant management.
○ Assist with any other financial-related tasks as needed.
- Flexibility Across Departments:
- Be flexible and open to supporting areas outside of finance, such as program management and other organizational needs.
○ Assist in program-related tasks, including monitoring and evaluation, as the need arises.
○ Willingness to contribute to and learn from different sectors within GFI, fostering growth in both finance and program management.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong interest in finance and non-profit sector work.
○ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
○ Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or similar) is a plus.
○ Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
○ Good organizational and time management skills.
○ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
○ Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn.
○ Strong work ethic and commitment to social impact.
○ Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity.
○ Flexible and open to working in multiple areas within the organization.
○ Willingness to grow and take on new challenges in both program and financial fields.
Allowance:
A monthly allowance will be provided to cover transportation and other related expenses during the internship.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in financial management within the non-profit sector.
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to a dynamic, mission-driven team.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful programs that empower young women in Tanzania.
- Flexibility to explore different career paths within the organization.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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