Finance Intern at Initiative for Agricultural Intervention and Developmental Integration

ByMuhuddin Samaila

Initiative for Agricultural Intervention and Developmental Integration is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Intern

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

  • The Finance Intern will provide support to the finance team in the day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, document preparation, and filing.
  • The position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in NGO financial management, donor compliance, and accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Documentation and Recordkeeping:

  • Assist in maintaining proper filing systems for financial documentation (both hardcopy and electronic).
  • Support in reviewing, stamping, and organizing payment vouchers, receipts, and supporting documents.
  • Ensure financial documents are scanned and uploaded into digital archives.

Data Entry and Accounting Support:

  • Enter financial data into accounting software or spreadsheets under supervision.
  • Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and petty cash reconciliation.
  • Support the preparation of cash and payment request forms.

Financial Reporting Assistance:

  • Support in compiling financial reports for internal use and donor requirements.
  • Help in tracking expenses against approved budgets and identifying variances.

Compliance and Audit Preparation:

  • Ensure all financial transactions are supported by appropriate documentation and authorization.
  • Assist in preparing documentation required for internal and external audits.

General Finance and Admin Support:

  • Participate in finance-related trainings and team meetings.
  • Perform other administrative and finance tasks as requested by the Finance Officer.

Requirements

  • Education:  Recent serving NYSC graduate in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Skills:

  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.

Desirable:

  • Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
  • Previous volunteering or internship experience in finance or NGO sector.
  • Willing to abide with the IAIDI Nigeria code of conduct

Learning Opportunities:

  • Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit financial systems and donor compliance.
  • Learn about budget tracking, financial reporting, and audit processes.
  • Mentorship and supervision by experienced finance professionals.

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: iaidinigeria@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.

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