Job Title: Finance Intern – 2 Positions
Organisation: SNV
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
SNV is an international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has annual revenues of over €120 million, and 1300 staff working in 25 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission.
Job Summary: The Finance Interns will gain hands-on exposure to finance operations within an international NGO. The placement is designed to provide practical learning in cash handling, payment processing, financial record keeping, and use of financial systems, while supporting the Finance team to ensure efficient, accountable use of SNV’s resources.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Learning Objectives
- By the end of this placement, the Intern will attain the following skills:
- Cash Management & Bank Reconciliation
- Learn how to maintain and reconcile daily cashbooks.
- Understand how to monitor and manage bank accounts to prevent overdrafts.
- Learn how to coordinate the end month cash counts
- Surprise cash Count
Expenditure Review & Coding
- Gain skills in reviewing expenditure requests and receipts for accuracy, completeness, and correct coding.
- Understand the process of preparing compliant payment vouchers.
- Gain understanding on expense reports audit and approval
Financial Documentation & Filing
- Learn best practices for filing and archiving vouchers and supporting documents in chronological order.
- Acquire skills in retrieving accounting records for management, audits, and third parties.
Accounting Systems (SAP)
- Gain practical experience in timely transaction posting in SAP.
- Support timely project invoice entries and understand the monthly accounting cycle.
Grant Financial Monitoring
- Assist in reviewing grantee financial reports and learn donor compliance requirements.
- Support monthly tracking of implemented activities and verify receipt/posting of related invoices.
Financial Reporting Support
- Learn how to compile data for project-level financial reports.
- Understand processes for accuracy checks and variance analysis.
- Learn how to clear open item accounts, accruals, payments,
Processing Invoices
- Learn how to invoice – linking to P2P
- Learn how to invoice for approval
- Gain understanding in following up on the approval of invoices
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Studies, or a related field.
- Some prior exposure to finance or accounting through coursework, internship, or volunteer work, preferably with INGOs.
- Familiarity with accounting software and basic accounting concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Team player with interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn, travel occasionally, and adapt to different working environments.
- Computer literacy and strong documentation skills.
Additional Information
This is a learning placement for a period of 3 months, designed to build capacity and practical experience. While it does not constitute employment, the Intern will gain valuable exposure to international NGO financial management practices and systems, with mentoring and supervision provided by the Deputy Country Finance Manager.
How to Apply:
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required