Internship Position:Finance Assistant

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

The Finance Assistant intern main objective is to provide efficient and effective financial management according to DRC internal and donor procedures, as per the Operations Handbook.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct day-to-day financial activities including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and financial reporting as needed.
• Update ledger daily, ensuring accuracy and balance in the cash book, and accounting for all cash purchases.
• Process authorized payments under the direction of the Head of DRC Finance and Admin, ensuring completion of payment vouchers and proper authorization.
• Provide authorized petty cash advances with appropriate documentation and maintain a threshold for advances per staff member.
• Assist in preparing regular and ad hoc financial reports.
• Prepare cheques upon completion of work or delivery of supplies, obtaining signatures from bank signatories.
• Ensure adherence to DRC Finance procedures and policies in a transparent manner.
• Track project expenditures and provide monthly updates to the Project Manager on project finances.
• Prepare payroll for staff, including calculations for Social Insurance and Income Tax.
• Perform additional administrative duties as required to maintain office efficiency.
• Maintain and update files related to project assets, office equipment, and office finances.

Experience and Technical Competencies

• Education and Skills Required:
• Must possess an internship introduction letter from a recognized university.
• Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration from a recognized institution (desirable).
• Fluency in oral and written English is essential; knowledge of Juba Arabic is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Reliable team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.