FINANCE INTERN @ EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
The East African Business Council (EABC) is looking for a Finance Intern for a six-month period. EABC is the regional apex body for private sector associations and corporates from the East African Community (EAC) Partner States, advocating for a conducive business environment and promoting private sector interests in regional integration and trade.
The Finance Department is crucial for sound financial management, accountability, and compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements. This internship aims to provide practical exposure and hands-on experience in financial management, accounting processes, and administrative support, strengthening the intern's technical and professional skills within a regional organization.
Key responsibilities include assisting in maintaining proper filing systems, scanning and archiving financial and administrative documents, organizing audit files, and supporting auditors during internal and external audit exercises. The intern will also help ensure completeness of supporting documents for financial transactions, maintain an updated audit trail, and assist in processing payment vouchers and supporting documentation.
Further duties involve supporting data entry and maintenance of accounting records in the financial system, tracking invoices and receipts for audit readiness, and assisting with budget monitoring and basic financial analysis tasks. The intern will also support procurement and administrative documentation where required and perform other related duties assigned by the Finance team.
By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to gain exposure in basic accounting and financial reporting processes, audit preparation, documentation management, compliance procedures, budget tracking, and expenditure monitoring. Experience with accounting systems, financial documentation procedures, office administration, and record-keeping systems in a regional organization will also be gained, along with professional work ethics, teamwork, and organizational procedures. The internship location is Arusha, Tanzania.
The Finance Department is crucial for sound financial management, accountability, and compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements. This internship aims to provide practical exposure and hands-on experience in financial management, accounting processes, and administrative support, strengthening the intern's technical and professional skills within a regional organization.
Key responsibilities include assisting in maintaining proper filing systems, scanning and archiving financial and administrative documents, organizing audit files, and supporting auditors during internal and external audit exercises. The intern will also help ensure completeness of supporting documents for financial transactions, maintain an updated audit trail, and assist in processing payment vouchers and supporting documentation.
Further duties involve supporting data entry and maintenance of accounting records in the financial system, tracking invoices and receipts for audit readiness, and assisting with budget monitoring and basic financial analysis tasks. The intern will also support procurement and administrative documentation where required and perform other related duties assigned by the Finance team.
By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to gain exposure in basic accounting and financial reporting processes, audit preparation, documentation management, compliance procedures, budget tracking, and expenditure monitoring. Experience with accounting systems, financial documentation procedures, office administration, and record-keeping systems in a regional organization will also be gained, along with professional work ethics, teamwork, and organizational procedures. The internship location is Arusha, Tanzania.
Key Requirements
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor
's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word).
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of integrity.
Professionalism.