Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa)

Finance Intern

Description

Posted on: 
July 13, 2025

Specific Responsibilities

  • Support the Finance team by organizing and assessing supporting documents for payment vouchers under supervision, ensuring all required information is included.
  • Manage petty cash under supervision, including disbursement, reconciliation, and replenishment.
  • Assist in monthly bank, petty cash and credit card reconciliations, flagging discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution.
  • Support the verification and tagging of assets and help maintain an updated asset register.
  • Assist in the preparation and issuance of Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), ensuring compliance with procurement procedures.
  • Organize and file financial documentation for easy retrieval and audit readiness.
  • Provide support during external and internal audits, including preparation of schedules and retrieval of supporting documentation.
  • Assist with supplier reconciliations, resolving outstanding issues in collaboration with the procurement and admin teams.
  • Perform supplier due diligence checks, including anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance reviews.
  • Support the finance team in data entry into accounting software and preparation of financial reports.
  • Assist in reviewing staff accountability documents such as travel advances and expense reports.

Other Responsibilities

  • Support the Finance team in generating periodic financial reports and updates for internal use and external stakeholders, as guided.
  • Assist in maintaining timely and professional communication with vendors, suppliers, and contractors, particularly regarding payments, reconciliations, and compliance documentation.
  • Any other responsibilities as assigned within the portfolio.

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