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Finance Intern
About this role
Jaza Energy is a solar start-up expanding in Nigeria and seeking a Finance Intern in Lagos. The role supports accounting processes across accounts payable and receivable, month-end close, bank reconciliations, audits, and general finance administration. It targets candidates with a diploma or degree in accounting or finance who are detail-oriented and proficient with Excel, able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The company operates internationally and plans rapid growth, with a focus on hands-on experience and development within the finance function.
What you would do
- Match supplier payments and customer receipts to invoices and supporting documents
- Assist vendor and customer account reconciliations and investigate differences
- Maintain records of invoices, payment confirmations and supporting documents
- Follow up on outstanding documentation or transaction queries
- Upload and organise supplier invoices, receipts and documents in finance systems
- Support reconciliation of employee advances and expense claims
- Assist with month-end close preparations and journal documentation
- Support bank and mobile money reconciliations and highlight reconciling items
- Prepare reports and schedules for monthly financial reporting and management review
- Provide general administrative support to the finance department and assist with audits and special projects
What they are asking for
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (completed or in progress)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Willingness to learn, take initiative and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Strong accounting knowledge, Excel proficiency, attention to detail, numerical and analytical ability
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