Graduate Finance Intern

Graduate Finance Intern

Child Protection : World Education Inc. / Bantwana (WEI/B)

World Education Inc. / Bantwana (WEI/B) is an international non-governmental organization with a proven track record of designing and implementing successful interventions for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and youth in Zimbabwe with community-based models of service provision in health, education, child protection and economic strengthening. Having been in operation in the country since 2008, WEI/B leverages its deep knowledge of and extensive experience with Zimbabwe’s OVC context and operational landscape to address the long-term needs of vulnerable children and their families.

Purpose of Position 
Reporting to the Grants Manager, the Intern will be responsible for providing support in day to day activities of the programs department.

Responsibilities:
Assist the department with day to day operations as per department needs; Facilitate the processing of advance requests for the CPF grant; Facilitate the acquittal of advances for the CPF grant; Prepare advances ageing analysis on a bi-weekly basis; Assist the Accountant to track expenditures against the costed work plan and prepare weekly update reports thereof; Maintaining a proper filing system and calendar of events for the department; Organising workshops and other Child Protection related events in liaison with the Coordinators; Attend and minute-take internal and external meetings; Coordinate travel and logistics for Child Protection Department; Any other duties/ tasks as assigned by the Grants Manager.

Qualifications
Experience and Competencies Required; Degree in Accounting / Finance/ Business Administration, or related field; Knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles; Working knowledge of accounting software packages, Quick books knowledge is an added advantage; Experience working in a team environment desirable; Knowledge of local languages (English, Shona, Ndebele) desired; Strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

To apply
Interested candidates should submit their motivation letters demonstrating their suitability for the position and detailed CVs, clearly stating the position being in the subject section to: [email protected] by close of business on Friday 28 September 2018. WEI/B is an equal opportunity employer – Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.