Finance Intern at Restless Development

Young people share a restless determination to address the problems that affect them the most. That’s where we come in.

At Restless Development, we’re proud to be the banner carrier for youth-led development, demonstrating from the grassroots to the global policy levels that young people can and must play a lead role in development. As a result, Restless Development is repeatedly cited as a model of best practice in youth-led development by the World Bank, the UK Department for International Development (DFID), UNICEF, UNAIDS and others.

With over 10 years of successful work in Zambia, and being part of so many networks with public, private and civic society. The Finance Intern will work with the Finance and Administration Manager to enhance the accountability of donor funds and to support the work of the Finance Unit and also to give general support to the other units within RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT.

KEY PRIORITIES

To work with the Finance and Administration Manager to enhance the accountability of donor funds. This includes:

• Ensure compliance with RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT financial policies and procedures for donors.
• Promotion of best financial practices.
• Supporting other non-financial staff through relevant coaching and training.
• To assist in distributing volunteer finances.

To support the work of the Finance Unit

• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring that they are fully supported with relevant documents.
• Maintaining and managing staff and volunteer imprest ensuring that they are accurate and updated regularly.
• Raising payment vouchers to facilitate proper authorisation before the cheque is issued in accordance with RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT financial policy.
• Collect receipts and ensure that they are kept in order and that they fully support the payment vouchers.
• Ensure Receipts are collected from Suppliers and Attached to the Correct Payment Vouchers and filed appropriately.
• Ensure Supplier Payments are done on time provided all the necessary documentation is attached.
• Support field offices with Funds requests and Retirements
• Pay Young Leaders allowances Via Zoona as and when required.

To give general support to the other units within RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT

• Work with the Programme staff on programme activities – attending events, supporting training, preparing materials and logistics
• Any other duties assigned by Line Manager

Other

• Other duties as required.
• Weekend work will be required for which Time off in Lieu will be given.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Experience of supporting a project or programme.
• Experience of a public-facing role, with a focus on customer relations/care.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload, meet deadlines and be a creative problem solver.
• Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Belief in the values of Restless Development and an ability to uphold them.

Desirable;

• Previous work experience in similar accounting position
• Advanced computer skills
• Communicable in Zambian languages.

Length of internship: 6 months

Internship allowance: Zambia Kwacha 2,200.00 Per Month

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