Finance Intern, BBC Media Action ,Tanzania

Finance Intern, BBC Media Action ,Tanzania
*Location:* Tanzania
*Reports to:* Finance Officer
*Contract duration:* 6 months (with the possibility of extension)
*Application instructions: *
Candidates should send their CV and a covering letter (PDF or Microsoft
Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the
role in English to tzrecruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org
<mailto:%20tzrecruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org>. The name of the
position applied for should be included in the subject line of the email.
Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Applicants with no
separate covering letter will not be considered. Please only apply if
you meet the basic criteria under the person specification. This is a
local post applicable to people who have the legal right to live and
work in Tanzania. 'National terms and conditions will apply'.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
*Application deadline*: Wednesday 10 December 2014 by 5pm
*Job purpose:*
Reporting to the Finance Assistant, the Finance Intern will gain work
experience by supporting the finance functions of BBC Media Action in
Tanzania. This will involve being responsible for basic accounting
functions including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts
payable, grant reporting, tax reporting, and audit compliance. S/he must
be a university graduate with proven experience or interest of working
in the field of Accounting.
*Main duties:*

* Support the payment processing team in preparing and recording
accounts payable vouchers
* Create spreadsheets
* Scan, copy, and file documents
* Research and answer vendor inquiries on payments
* Assist with month-end and year-end financial reports
* Post journal entries
* Help with accounts receivable, payable and bank-statement
reconciliation
* Assist with audits
* Work with the finance team on periodic reforecasting
* Data entry

*Required skills, knowledge and experience:*

* A recent university graduate with proven experience or interest of
working in the field of Accounting
* Fluency in English and Swahili (Spoken and Written)
* Good interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships
* Ability to multi-task
* Willingness and ability to take the initiative not only in
identifying problems, but also in implementing solutions
* Excellent IT skills with experience of operating computer based
financial management systems
* An eye for detail and a concern for accuracy

*Key competencies:*
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been
identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are
expected to demonstrate these competencies.

* *Analytical thinking* – Able to simplify complex problems, processes
or projects into component parts to explore and evaluate them
systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct
frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development.
* *Planning and organisation* – Is able to think ahead in order to
establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and
others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the
relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and
resources requirements.
* *Resilience* – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own
emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with
provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is
characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
* *Communication* – The ability to get one's message understood
clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques
appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
* *Managing relationships* – Able to build and maintain effective
working relationships with a range of people.
* *Self-development* – Is able to identify and apply opportunities for
learning and development.