Accounting and Finance Operation Intern

About this role

Green Africa in Lagos is seeking an Accounting and Finance Operations Intern to support the organisation’s day-to-day financial activities, including maintaining records, processing transactions, performing reconciliations, and assisting with accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, tax compliance and audits. The role is intended for a candidate with a finance or accounting degree, NYSC completed, and 1–2 years of related experience.

What you would do

• Maintain accurate accounting records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts and supporting documents
• Review source documents to validate, classify and record financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage accounts payable processes, including processing supplier invoices and authorising payments
• Perform bank and account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Support financial reporting and month-end close, including preparing schedules and management information
• Assist with tax, audit and regulatory activities and ensure compliance with internal controls

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field
• NYSC completed
• 1–2 years’ experience in a related role
• Experience with accounting records and financial transactions; accounts payable and payment operations
• Experience with bank reconciliations and financial reporting, including month-end activities
• Familiarity with tax, audit, regulatory compliance, internal controls and governance; accounting software proficiency desirable

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