Finance Intern

Description

• EngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and
  reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their
  full potentials. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that
  advance sexual and reproductive health and rights
• Project Summary: MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics is a new USAID funded program
  initiated in September 2020 and active through September 2025. Through a consortium of partners
  led by EngenderHealth, this project expands awareness of, equitable access to, and appropriate use
  of quality, voluntary surgical maternal health (MH) and family planning (FP) services that are
  essential to reducing maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity and promoting reproductive
  health (RH). MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics focuses on surgical
  obstetric care, including safe and indicated cesarean delivery (CD) and peripartum hysterectomy
  prevention and treatment of obstetric and iatrogenic fistula; and voluntary long-acting reversible
  contraceptives and permanent methods (LARCs/PMs)
• Job Summary: The Finance Intern will generally be responsible for coordinating all vendor payments, ensure staffs
  advances are processed on time with all necessary documentation, facilitate payments in
  workshops/training
  She/he will also assist in receiving and recording the Travel Expense Reports (TERs) and do any
  other duty assigned by the supervisor
• Number Of Vacant Position: One (1)
• Period: Seven (7) months
• Cost Center Code(S): MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics Project
• Reports To (Title Only): Finance & Administration Manager

Duties

• Manage and coordinate payment process, staff travel/workshop advance and adhere to
  standing operating procedures
• Receive and Log all Travel Authorization Form (TAF), Travel Expense Report (TER) and
  Invoices before passing for processing
• Assist both the Finance Manager and the Procurement Associate in the process of TAF
  (Travel Authorization Form)/TER (Travel Expense Report) review
• Take lead in proper filling of all financial documents for smooth data retrieval including
  stamping of paid voucher’s and labelling of archived files
• Ensuring all vouchers have invoices, receipts, delivery notes and other required documents
  before filing
• Make sure that all vouchers are adequately secured under lock and Key
• Assist the Finance Manager with general accounting month-end closing procedures
• Assist the Finance Manager in ensuring financial reports are ready to be sent to HQ (Head
  Quarter) in a timely manner
• Ensure all transactions are in compliance with the organization’s accounting policy, Donor
  requirement and generally accepted accounting principles
• Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity and maintain
  confidentiality of all financial and other job-related information
• Work closely with the Finance Manager on bank issues like:
• Follow up bank statements
• Bank cash, cheques in a timely fashion
• Perform any other duties as will be guided by his/her supervisor

Requisites

• Diploma in Accounting from a recognized institution
• At least 1-year relevant practical experience in an NGO setting in Mozambique
• Experience working with a USAID supported project will be an advantage
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift and move accounting files

Disclaimer

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the
  person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
  responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required
  to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and assigned
• EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants
  for employment, without regard to race, creed, ancestry, citizenship, religion, color, gender, gender
  identity, gender expression, age, national origin, political belief, sexual orientation, genetic
  information, status as a survivor of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy status, disability or
  any other protected characteristic or status under applicable federal, state, and local laws
• EngenderHealth complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination
  in employment in every location in the United States in which the company has facilities. This policy
  applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement,
  promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
  EngenderHealth is committed to safeguarding all people, particularly children, vulnerable adults, and
  beneficiaries of assistance from any harm that may be caused due to contact with EngenderHealth.
  This includes harm arising from the conduct of staff, associates and partners, and the design and
  implementation of programs and activities

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted