Finance Internship

Finance Internship Opportunity at Kafika House – January 2025

About Kafika House

Kafika House, formerly known as The Plaster House, is an international non-governmental organization (I-NGO) based in Arusha, Tanzania. Established in 2008, we provide a compassionate and supportive environment for children undergoing pre- and post-operative care for surgically treatable disabilities. Our mission is to ensure that no child in Tanzania lives with a treatable disability.

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified Finance Intern to join our team on a short-term internship contract. The intern will support our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial processes. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience in an international NGO setting and contribute to meaningful work.

Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining accurate financial records and reports.
• Support the Finance Coordinator in processing invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Participate in monthly reconciliations of accounts, including bank and supplier statements.
• Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts for projects and organizational operations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in auditing processes by organizing and providing required documentation.
• Monitor expenditure to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Maintain accurate and secure financial documentation, both digital and physical.
• Support other administrative duties as required within the finance department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Swahili.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Key Competencies

• Integrity: Maintain high ethical standards, both personally and professionally; demonstrate confidentiality when required.
• Initiative: Be proactive, identify challenges, and find solutions to resolve problems and conflicts.
• Planning and Time Management: Manage work in an orderly and transparent manner, set goals and priorities effectively, meet deadlines, and strive for high standards.
• Teamwork: Cooperate and work well with others to pursue team goals; share information and support others.
• Flexibility: Adaptable, receptive to new ideas, willing and able to adjust to changing demands and circumstances.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send an application letter, resume, and education certificates to recruitment@kafikahouse.org. The subject line should indicate the position being applied for (e.g., Application for Finance Intern – Arusha).

Application Deadline: Friday, 31st January 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact Information

For more information about Kafika House, please visit our website

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dedicated team, committed to transforming the lives of children with treatable disabilities in Tanzania.