WHY CHOOSE IGCP

The International Gorilla Conservation Programme is a unique coalition of Conservation International (CI), Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF). IGCP operates in the three countries that share the habitat of the mountain gorillas; Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Uganda, and works in close partnership with the Protected Area Authorities of the three countries (Rwanda Development Board, RDB in Rwanda; Institute Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature, ICCN in DRC; Uganda Wildlife Authority, UWA in Uganda) and the umbrella mechanism for transboundary collaboration through the Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration (GVTC).

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Position: Finance Intern
• Duty Station: Musanze, Rwanda
• Contract type: Internship Contract
• Reports: Assistant Finance & Admin Officer

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Finance Intern will report to Assistant Finance & Administrative Officerand will be based at the Musanze Office – Northern province - Rwanda with possibilities of travelling to Kigali or other places where IGCP Operates to ensuring internal structures and systems are consistent with IGCP Financial systems and reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor transaction codes and track all invoices against POs issued; present them to Finance and Administration Officer and the Assistant Finance & Admin Officer for payment and make sure all invoices are properly filled after the payment
• Filing and maintain files of transactions processed with sufficient documentation for archive and audit purposes
• Assist Technical Staff to organize and pay training/workshop participants in the field
• Photocopying and archiving all supporting invoices, receipts, and Electronic Billing Machine receipts.
• Keep abreast of finance, accountancy and tax laws and regulations that apply to IGCP to ensure organizational compliance.
• Assist Technical Staff with travel advances and timely accountabilities
• Participate in month / quarter / year end account balance reconciliations.
• Maintain and filling Check Register as recommended by IGCP procedures.
• Support the finance team in any daily work available.
• Assume other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Applicant must be a student or recent graduate in Business Administration (Finance, Accounting & Management), Economics, or related fields is required.
• Experience in related field is not relevant.
• Experience working in a busy Finance office in a reputable NGO or development agency would be an added asset
• Proficiency in computers skills including use of MS office and/or accounting packages is an added advantage.
• Excellent in both written and spoken English and French

Knowledge: (functional or technical)

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple financial activities and set priorities
• Ability to communicate and to confidently engage with senior management
• Trustworthy with a track record of impeccable integrity
• Pays attention to detail
• Understanding of health programs and MoH core functions & systems

Abilities/Skills:

• A broad variety of financial management and computer skills
• Results oriented and decision-making skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines
• Cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable
• Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence
• Pleasant, warm and outgoing personality
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and writing skills
• High integrity and ability to exercise confidentiality
• Experience in teamwork and multi-cultural environment
• Willingness to take on extra responsibilities to contribute to the goals/objectives of the organization.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by submitting your application PDF file that combines the following: (1) motivation letter, (2) updated CV and Notarized Degrees. Your application email should be titled “Finance Intern” and submitted to the IGCP Director before January 31, 2025 via email: hr@igcp.org .

Note: This is a national position, qualified Rwandan candidates are highly strongly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

IGCP is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package. We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment.

IGCP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

SHORTLISTING

Shortlisting and interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

REFERENCE & VETTING CHECK

We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.