Job title: Finance Intern
Company: Wildlife Conservation Society
Job description: About UsThe Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organisation established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities.Working with local communities and organisations, that knowledge is applied to address species, habitat and ecosystem management issues critical to improving the livelihoods that depend on the direct utilisation of natural resources.WCS has been working in Nigeria since 2001, leading efforts to protect the critical habitat for the Cross River gorilla and other species as well as supporting local livelihoods and improving levels of conservation awareness. In Cross River, WCS has been providing support to improve the protection and management of Cross River National Park and Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary since 2011 and is leading efforts to help create a community wildlife project in the Mbe Mountains.Since 2018, a key focus of WCS’s efforts to improve local livelihoods has been improving the sustainability of cocoa production. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, adhering to core values of respect, accountability and transparency, innovation, diversity and inclusion, collaboration, and integrityPurpose and Responsibilities:The Internship program is to provide graduates with practical hands-on training, learning, and working experience opportunities, while allowing interns to apply their skills and knowledge in a real-world working environment.The program aims to help the successful intern applicant explore career opportunities, develop new skills and competencies, and build professional working relationships that enhances their employability.Position DescriptionThe Finance Intern will support the finance department with general day-to-day tasks and specific documentation responsibilities. The incumbent will focus on organising documents, reviewing documents, scanning and uploading documents, labelling of files, archiving and retrieval of finance documents, as well as supporting in handling basic finance tasks to ensure overall efficiency of financial records in compliance with WCS policies and donor requirements.Main ResponsibilitiesDocument Management & Filing
- Ensure that documents are adequately arranged in the correct convention and in an orderly manner.
- Ensure that all documents are fully reviewed, dated, approved, and stamped.
- Follow up on documentation approvals, where necessary.
- Assist in filing finance documents, both hard and soft copies.
- Maintain an orderly, retrievable, and accessible filing system.
- Track all documents submitted to finance for payments.
Scanning, Uploading, & Document Review
- Scan and upload financial documents with an appropriate naming convention and document numbering.
- Trace all scanned documents to ensure that nothing is missing.
- Assist in organising scaned documnets in the share-drive to aid in easy and timely retrieval.
- Assist in following up with relevant staff to ensure complete transaction documentation.
- Support the finance officer in reviewing and tracking cash and travel advances.
- Verify that all supporting documents are complete before scanning and filing.
Other Responsibilities
- Assist program and operations staff in using correct activity codes and budget lines for transactions.
- Support the finance team during the month-end and year-end closures.
- Assist during auditing process and audit preparation.
- Perform other financial responsibilities as may be assigned by the Finance Officer or Finance Manager.
Qualifications & SkillsA recent graduate of Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, or a related field.Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to learn.Capable of handling key and sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.Attention to detail and organisational skills.Why Join Us?Dynamic Team: Join a dynamic team and work in a collaborative and conducive environment where your idea and everyone’s input are valued.Growth Opportunities: We believe in providing an enabling environment to develop your career. We are committed to developing your skills and competencies and offer opportunities for career advancement.Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values respect, teamwork, and excellence.Learning Opportunities:
- Gain practical experience in Finance policies, processes and core functions.
- Good understanding and working experience in an international NGO.
- Build real workplace finance competencies and skills and gain valuable working experience for future opportunities.
WSC Values:All WCS team members are expected to demonstrate strong professional and ethnics values. These include.Exemplifying integrityAccountability and TransparencyDemonstrating commitment to WCS NigeriaEmbracing cultural diversity and respectEmbracing changeCore Competencies:Achieving resultsBeing accountableWorking in teams/ managing ourselves and our relationshipsCommunicating for impactKnowledge of Key Finance functions and responsibilities.Functional Skill Set:
- Detail oriented
- Customer service skills
- Managing documents, correspondence, and reports
- Administrative skills
- Planning, organising, and multitasking
Expected salary:
Location: Calabar, Cross River State
Job date: Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:35:57 GMT