Finance and Administration Internship

Location: PAWA254
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager
Duration: 6 months
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

About PAWA 254

PAWA 254 is a dynamic organization that fosters creative and social entrepreneurship in the community. As we continue to grow and support local businesses, we are looking for a motivated Finance and Administration Intern to join our team. This internship will offer the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in finance, administration, and procurement, providing valuable exposure to the inner workings of a leading organization.

Internship Overview

The Finance and Administration Intern will provide support to the finance, administration, and procurement teams at PAWA254. The role will involve assisting with day-to-day operations and learning about key financial and administrative processes, including bookkeeping, procurement documentation, budgeting, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Support: Assist with daily financial transactions, including processing invoices, receipts, and expense reports.
• Financial Audits Support: Participate in financial audits by assisting in the gathering of required documentation and preparing supporting materials as requested by the finance team.
• Data Entry & Filing: Provide support in data entry, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions. Help with the filing and organization of financial documents for easy retrieval.
• Procurement Assistance: Support the procurement team by assisting with purchase orders, vendor communications, and tracking deliveries.
• Admin Tasks: Provide general administrative support, including filing, scanning, and organizing financial and procurement documents.
• Bank Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling bank statements and handling petty cash transactions.
• Compliance: Help ensure adherence to organizational and financial compliance policies and assist in the preparation for audits.
• Other Duties: Support the finance and admin teams with any other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Dynamics 365 etc.)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, flexible, and eager-to-learn attitude.

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A strong interest in gaining experience in finance, procurement, and administration.

Benefits

• Learning Opportunity: Gain hands-on experience and exposure to finance and administration in a creative, fast-paced organization.
• Networking: Opportunity to work closely with professionals in the finance and administration fields.
• Mentorship: Regular feedback and mentorship to help develop your career and personal growth.