Internship Opportunity: Finance Intern at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) - MY NGO JOBS

About ECEWS

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting access to qualitative healthcare, education, and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians.

Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has established a vast network across 17 States, maintaining a strong client portfolio that includes key global partners such as the Global Fund, USAID, US CDC, The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank, and the Federal Government of Nigeria. We are committed to ethical practice, robust financial management, and sustainable development across our programs.

The Internship: Finance Intern

Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Duration: 6 Months

We are offering a rewarding 6-month internship program for exceptional Finance and Accounting graduates eager to launch their careers in the non-profit sector. This position is based at our headquarters in Uyo.

As a Finance Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the financial operations, compliance, and reporting functions of a complex, multi-donor organization.

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Key Responsibilities (What You Will Do)

The Finance Intern will be actively involved in the following areas, under the close supervision of the Finance Manager:

Financial Documentation: Assist in the meticulous filing, scanning, and archiving of all financial records, ensuring audit-readiness and compliance standards are met.
Transaction Processing: Support the preparation and review of payment vouchers, receipts, and journals, ensuring all supporting documentation is accurate and authorized.
Budget Support: Assist in monitoring budget utilization, tracking expenditures against donor-specific budgets (e.g., Global Fund, USAID), and flagging potential variances.
Banking & Reconciliation: Support cash and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy between organizational records and bank statements.
Inventory & Asset Management: Participate in physical verification and documentation of organizational assets and inventory.
Audit Preparation: Assist the finance team in gathering documentation and responding to internal and external audit requests.
Reporting: Contribute to the collation of data necessary for periodic financial reporting to management and external partners.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for recent Finance Graduates who are passionate about financial strategy, compliance, and innovation within the development sector.

Qualifications and Requirements

A First Class or Second Class Upper (2:1) degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related disciplines.
Strong analytical and numerical skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with, or aptitude for learning, financial accounting tools.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and collaborative teamwork abilities.
A proactive mindset, demonstrable eagerness to learn, and a high degree of professional integrity.
A foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial strategy.

What You Will Gain (Learning Benefits)

This internship offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth:

Practical Experience: Acquire hands-on experience in financial reporting, NGO budgeting, and donor forecasting within an international standards framework.
Strategic Exposure: Gain direct exposure to strategic financial planning and decision-making for large-scale health and welfare programs.
Mentorship: Receive structured mentorship from experienced finance professionals who are experts in donor-funded compliance.
Certification & Pathway: Earn a certificate of completion, with a potential pathway to full-time employment based on performance and organizational needs.