The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Recruitment for Finance Intern

The Wildlife Conservation Society is an international NGO headquartered at Bronx Zoo in New York City working to save wildlife and wild lands and to meet global challenges in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas and the world’s oceans. The Africa Program is the largest of WCS’s field programs, with approximately 1,100 staff in 12 country programs focused across four major regions (Central Africa, Sudano-Sahel, East and Southern Africa, and Madagascar and Western Indian Ocean).

Our MISSION is to save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education and inspiring people to value nature. Our VISION is a world where wildlife thrives in healthy lands and seas valued by societies that embrace and benefit from the diversity and integrity of life on earth. Our GOAL is to conserve the world’s largest wild places in 16 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world’s biodiversity. Our VALUES are Respect, Accountability and Transparency, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Collaboration, Integrity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Intern

Job Location: Calabar, Cross River
Job Type: Internship

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 with 0 - 2 years of work experience.
• 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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application (Cover letter and CV as one document) with their matched skill set and experience to: nigeriajobs@wcs.org using “FINANCE INTERN” as the subject of the mail. 

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce.
• We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.
• Females are strongly advised to apply.
• WCS would never ask or request you to pay for applying for a position.