WCS has been working in Nigeria since 2001, leading efforts to protect the critical habitat for the Cross River gorilla and other species as well as supporting local livelihoods and improving levels of conservation awareness. In Cross River, WCS has been providing support to improve the protection and management of Cross River National Park and Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary since 2011 and is leading efforts to help create a community wildlife project in the Mbe Mountains.

Since 2018, a key focus of WCS’s efforts to improve local livelihoods has been improving the sustainability of cocoa production. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, adhering to core values of respect, accountability and transparency, innovation, diversity and inclusion, collaboration, and integrity

Purpose and Responsibilities:

The Internship program is to provide graduates with practical hands-on training, learning, and working experience opportunities, while allowing interns to apply their skills and knowledge in a real-world working environment.

The program aims to help the successful intern applicant explore career opportunities, develop new skills and competencies, and build professional working relationships that enhances their employability.

Position Description

The Finance Intern will support the finance department with general day-to-day tasks and specific documentation responsibilities. The incumbent will focus on organising documents, reviewing documents, scanning and uploading documents, labelling of files, archiving and retrieval of finance documents, as well as supporting in handling basic finance tasks to ensure overall efficiency of financial records in compliance with WCS policies and donor requirements.

Main Responsibilities

Document Management & Filing

Ensure that documents are adequately arranged in the correct convention and in an orderly manner.
Ensure that all documents are fully reviewed, dated, approved, and stamped.
Follow up on documentation approvals, where necessary.
Assist in filing finance documents, both hard and soft copies.
Maintain an orderly, retrievable, and accessible filing system.
Track all documents submitted to finance for payments.
Scanning, Uploading, & Document Review

Scan and upload financial documents with an appropriate naming convention and document numbering.
Trace all scanned documents to ensure that nothing is missing.
Assist in organising scaned documnets in the share-drive to aid in easy and timely retrieval.
Assist in following up with relevant staff to ensure complete transaction documentation.
Support the finance officer in reviewing and tracking cash and travel advances.
Verify that all supporting documents are complete before scanning and filing.
Other Responsibilities

Assist program and operations staff in using correct activity codes and budget lines for transactions.
Support the finance team during the month-end and year-end closures.
Assist during auditing process and audit preparation.
Perform other financial responsibilities as may be assigned by the Finance Officer or Finance Manager.
Qualifications & Skills

A recent graduate of Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, or a related field.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to learn.

Capable of handling key and sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.

Attention to detail and organisational skills.

Why Join Us?

Dynamic Team: Join a dynamic team and work in a collaborative and conducive environment where your idea and everyone's input are valued.

Growth Opportunities: We believe in providing an enabling environment to develop your career. We are committed to developing your skills and competencies and offer opportunities for career advancement.

Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values respect, teamwork, and excellence.

Learning Opportunities:

Gain practical experience in Finance policies, processes and core functions.
Good understanding and working experience in an international NGO.
Build real workplace finance competencies and skills and gain valuable working experience for future opportunities.

Please send your resume/CV