Finance Intern – Kampala – Akina Mama wa Afrika

About US:
Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is an international, Pan-African, non-governmental development organisation for African women with its Head Office in Kampala, Uganda.
AMwA was established in 1985 as a small community-based organisation, which sought to create a space for African women to organise autonomously, network with each other, share skills and expertise, identify issues of concern and speak for themselves, which was essential considering their position as migrants and refugees in the UK.

Job Summary: The Finance Intern will support the AMwA finance Officer with accounts receivable, payable and bank statement reconciliation. The incumbent will also be responsible for preparing and reporting financial transactions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Support in filing all AMwA payments, accountabilities and ensure all paid documents are stamped.
· The incumbent will prepare office and other bills as per laid down procedures of the organization
· Support in verifying invoices and requisitions and ensure that adequate supporting documents are in place before any payment is made
· Responsible for petty cash reimbursements.
· Work closely with Finance Officer in updating all cash books
· Work with Finance Officer during the audit process period
· Produce monthly bank reconciliations
· Render support in the preparation of AMwA Staff payroll
· Ensure that transactions posted are properly classified
· Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Finance Officer from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Intern should preferably hold a good University degree
· Possess the ability to work under minimum supervision;
· Willingness to learn: ask where you do not know, read where you do not know;
· Ability to produce to send monthly activity reports showing tasks, results, and tasks not done and why.

NB: A modest fee will be given to cover the Intern’s transport and meals.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and updated CVs including three references with contact details to be sent via email to: vivian@akinamamawaafrika.org

Deadline: Tuesday, 13th October 2015.