Finance Intern At African Institute For Development Policy

AFIDEP is looking to recruit qualified and experienced persons to fill the position of Finance Intern reporting to Finance Officer. The positions will be based at the Institute’s office in Nairobi, Kenya. The main objective of the role is to ensure finance processes and record keeping are safeguarded and for on the job training for the intern.
Role Summary
Input data into the Navision system. The data includes Timesheets, staff accountability reports, Project work plans and budgets
Assist in reviewing payment documents for completeness and accuracy
Assist in maintaining a proper filling system for all payment documents and ensure accounting records are updated, reliable and according to AFIDEP accounting policies, procedures and regulations.
Retrieving documents for audit and ad-hoc requests
Ensuring prompt re-archiving of documents after completion of audit and ad-hoc requests
Support the Administration department in procurement and logistics
Any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

2 Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requirements
(Abilities / Knowledge & Expertise in field)
Essential:
The position holder should have:
Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and word
Good skills in using financial software applications.
Proficiency in English.

Behavioural Competencies
Integrity and Ethics: High integrity and ethical behavior in all dealings and ensure that own behavior is consistent with AFIDEP’s values and standards
Professionalism: Demonstrates ethics, standards and expertise in all areas of work; highly cautious with etiquette and well groomed
Result oriented: Consistently meet set goals, focused and goal oriented. Proactive and responsive to staff and stakeholder needs
Cost consciousness: Develop new and innovative ways manage operations of the organization in a cost effective style
Team player/ Interpersonal relations: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally to achieve the goals
Confidentiality: Guarantee open communication and that information is shared with prudence and ensure confidentiality as appropriate.