Internship – Accounting

The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Perform accounting activities including the assigning of invoices, reviewing of invoices, contract agreements, vouchers, receipts and support documents.
• Support the payment process of advance requests, invoices and expenses for staff.
• Creating vendor and beneficiaries’ templates in the accounting and payment system.
• Be responsible for the computation of the weekly VAT withholding and consultancy withholding taxes, their filing and payment
• Be responsible for processing of the monthly statutory taxes on various government portals and support in payments for the same.
• Be responsible for reviewing and processing of staff expense reports and reimbursements.
• Support the Senior Finance and Administration with some aspect of the month end closing i.e. Fixed asset reconciliation.
• Be responsible for monthly depreciation schedule, prepaid expenses schedule and staff advance reconciliation.
• Liaise with vendors, consultants and staff on bills and payment issues.
• Be responsible for supporting the finance managers with mapping of project expenses to fit donor reporting requirements.
• Support equipment management and maintenance.
• Contribute to the annual planning and budgeting process.
• Support a portfolio of Finance and Administration activities or projects including daily support and interaction with technical staff.
• Support the Senior Finance and Administration with small contracts management including travel grant and non-donor agreements.
• Support the contracting process for consultants in the budgeting and taxation aspect.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent professional qualification in Accounting, bachelor’s degree in finance with CPA qualifications.
• Proficiency in excel and computerized accounting systems.
• At least three years work experience in Accounting field;
• Knowledge of statutory processing and experience is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of budgeting procedures and experience is an added advantage.
• Excellent computer, communication, and organizational skills;
• Strong math, analytical and technical skills; highly organized, detail oriented and service oriented.
• Ability to multitask and cope with changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to work to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English language.
• Able to meet local travel requirements for the role of up 10% of the time.