The African Wildlife Foundation recherche un stagiaire en finances et administration, Yaoundé, Cameroun
Context :
The African Wildlife Foundation, Cameroon Office has initiated a Young Graduate Professional Internship Programme to offer an opportunity to young graduates to gain experience and to familiarize with the non-governmental organization environment.
Position Summary :
The Finance and Administration Intern will carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas Files and verifies a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, programme billings, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers; review and code financial information; prepare and process documents to disburse funds, make deposits.. The role will require self-motivated individual, capable of working with minimum supervision, high numerical accuracy and demonstrate high levels of integrity, confidentiality and good work ethics.
Responsibilities :
General Accounting :
- Enter, assign codes to data ; update, and/or retrieve accounting data from automated systems ;
- Ensure timely recording and processing of vendor invoices in accounting system ;
- Assist to monitor vendor advances and other receivables and ensure timely clearance of vendor outstanding items, Reply to Vendor claim and take actions when required ;
- Prepare necessary receipt and journal vouchers; Record accounting data accurately and timely in the accounting system ;
- Assist in the Trial Balance cleansing of various accounts ;
- Assist all staff services such as travel, expense claims, document retrieval, etc. ;
- Assist in external and internal audits with auditor’s support document request ;
- Prepare all request for payments and process payments ;
- Assist in monthly tax payment and declaration to CNPS and taxation and ensure receipt of quittance ;
- Assist in the reporting process by printing and assembling data and document for monthly reports and submit to review ;
- With Line manager guidance draft routine correspondence related to the unit’s work and type a variety of material such as correspondence, reports and papers ;
- Assist to maintain the contract management follow up folder for AWF Cameroon ;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Learning : The Young Graduate Professional Internship Programme is a learning opportunity, therefore, the Professional intern MUST demonstrate a strong aptitude and motivation to learn and grow. He/she should be opened to feedback and ready to take initiatives.
Requirements :
- Degree in Accounting/finance or a related filed and a professional accounting qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) is required ;
- At least 6 months of progressively responsible professional experience in financial accounting ;
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications, particularly advanced level in MS excel is required ;
- Experience in using ERP system is highly desirable ;
- Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices ;
- Knowledge of automated accounting systems ;
- Knowledge of spreadsheets and database software ;
- Knowledge of general record keeping and filing systems ;
- Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system updates and revisions, and policy changes ;
- Ability to reconcile and/or balance financial transactions and accounts ;
- Ability to assist others in solving work problems ;
- High ethics and a personal commitment to transparency and accountability ;
- Adherence to AWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
