Accounting Interns at SHDEPHA+ Kahama – 2 Positions

Accounting Interns at SHDEPHA+ Kahama – 2 Positions

INTERNSHIP

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Service, Health and Development for people living with HIV /AIDS (SHDEPHA+) is a national non-governmental organization, registered on 21 November 1994 with registration number SO 8216, with the aim of mobilizing resources to help people living with HIV/AIDS and to fight the spread of the disease. Although originally
focusing on people living with HIV/AIDS, over the years SHDEPHA+ has expanded beyond HIV/AIDS and related issues to other development interventions and now covers both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS with over 65 branches countrywide. Each branch of SHDEPHA+ works independently, developing,
managing, and implementing its projects; though all branches share one constitution and registration.

SHDEPHA+, based in Kahama Municipal, is among the 65 branches, was launched in 1999 and started independent operations in 2002 has been working with both international and national donors, the local and central government and other stakeholders to work toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The organization works with the poor, key, and vulnerable groups including women, children, youth, people with special needs; and it gives special attention to the underserved and marginalized populations such as PLHIV, FSW, CLHIV, and VAGYW With this, SHDEPHA+ Network for PLHA therefore is seeking for a competent, experienced, dynamic and qualified Intern to fill this position and acquire all necessary skills;

1. ACCOUNTING INTERN -2 positions

Location: Kahama Municipal
Reports to: Finance Manager
Line Manage: NONE

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Accounting Intern to join our accounting team.

You will be responsible for gathering financial data and preparing accurate reports. Also, you should be able to maintain journal entries.

You will be working closely with the Finance Manager to understand our company’s accounting practices. Besides, you should be detail-oriented and have the ability to conduct in-depth research.

Your strong analytical skills are vital in cross-checking and verifying financial documents.

As an Accounting Intern, you should be highly efficient, motivated, and reliable.

Moreover, you should display a learning attitude and should be able to cope in a competitive environment.

You should also be able to accept constructive feedback and improve your skills.

Send in your application if you would like to work on your accounting skills. We would love to have you onboard.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the collection and preparation of monthly financial reports
• Maintaining journal and general ledger entries
• Coordinating with the Accounting Officer during audits and annual forecasting
• Communicating with the Accounts Payable Manager and Accounts Receivable
  Manager to track pending invoices
• Undertaking data entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting the accounting team in researching and analyzing our financial data
• Maintaining accurate and detailed inventory records
• Performing administrative duties such as preparing invoices and updating
  accounting files, as and when required
• Cross-checking financial statements and data for accuracy
• Using accounting software when performing accounting duties such as
  generating financial reports
• Assisting the payment processing team in undertaking credit checks
• Adhering to the State and Federal regulations when performing accounting
  duties
• Ensuring completion of assigned tasks as per the timeline provided
• Preparing and verifying expense reports and statements
• Assisting in filing IT returns

Accounting Interns at SHDEPHA+ Kahama – 2 Positions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Willingness to Volunteer
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, and laws
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Familiarity with accounting software like FreshBooks, Wave, and Xero-added
  advantage
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Good multitasking and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn new concepts
• Ability to work under pressure
• Highly motivated and reliable individual

HOW TO APPLY: –

All applications are to be lodged through email: [email protected]
or [email protected]

• All candidates are required to mention the ‘Position Title in the
  subject line of the e-mail.
• All applicants MUST attach a cover letter and their updated
• Curriculum Vitae with certified copies of academic certificates as supporting documents to their applications.
• All applications should be submitted not later Than 9 th Nov 2022 12:00pm
• For more information, kindly visit our website: www.shdephakahama.org, or Instagram Page: _shdephakahama