COUNSENUTH Is Hiring Finance Intern, Are you looking to kick-start your career in finance? The Center for Counselling, Nutrition, and Health Care (COUNSENUTH) is offering an exciting internship opportunity for passionate and detail-oriented individuals. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting while contributing to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving nutrition and health care in Tanzania.
The Centre for Counselling, Nutrition, and Health Care (COUNSENUTH) is a leading indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered under Certificate of Ordinance No. 9495 in 1998. COUNSENUTH is committed to achieving optimal nutrition and improving the quality of life for children, women, and other vulnerable groups in Tanzania.
Overview of the Position
COUNSENUTH is seeking a Finance Intern to assist in implementing financial policies and practices, including payroll, budget control, and accounting. The intern will gain hands-on experience under the guidance of the Senior Finance and Administration Officer, applying financial laws and government policies in their day-to-day work.
Reporting Line
The Finance Intern will report to the Senior Finance and Administration Officer.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Enter financial data into the accounting system and ensure proper documentation.
- Assist in budget preparation.
- Reconcile daily, monthly, and yearly transactions.
- Help in the preparation of financial statements.
- Support the organization in filing receipts, invoices, and other financial documents.
- Provide customer service to clients.
- Compile data for audits and donor reports.
- Assist in the preparation of payment vouchers and ensure timely processing of payments.
- Act as a key point of contact for other departments on financial and accounting matters.
- Contribute to the overall goals of the organization by performing additional duties as assigned.
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Skills and Specifications
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of basic principles and practices of accounting and financial analysis.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records and documentation.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential data.
- Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage is an added advantage.
Qualifications and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or any related field.
- Holding a CPA (T) will be an added advantage. COUNSENUTH Is Hiring Finance Intern
The organization works to enhance the well-being of these groups through cost-effective, innovative, and evidence-based nutrition interventions, while also advocating for better governance, accountability, and active citizen engagement in health and nutrition.
Mode of Application
Interested applicants should send their written applications, an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) with three professional references, and certified copies of academic certificates by 13th January 2025 to:
The Executive Director
The Centre for Counselling, Nutrition, and Health Care (COUNSENUTH)
Plot No. 8 Sam Nujoma Rd, Mikocheni B
P.O. Box 8218, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
E-mail: info@counsenuth.or.tz
Note:
- All applications should be sent via EMAIL ONLY.
- Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.
