Country Finance Intern
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A 6-month learning placement with SNV Uganda focused on international NGO financial management. The intern will gain practical experience in cash management, bank reconciliation, expenditure review, SAP transaction posting, grant financial monitoring, and financial reporting support under the supervision of the Country Finance Officer. A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Studies, or a related field is required.
- 6-month structured internship with mentoring from the Country Finance Officer
- Hands-on exposure to SAP, grant monitoring, and NGO financial management
- Open to recent graduates with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Apply with CV and motivation letter in English on Smart Recruiters
- Application deadline is Tuesday 1st September 2026
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Original source description
- Cash Management & Bank Reconciliation
- Learn how to maintain and reconcile daily cashbooks.
- Understand how to monitor and manage bank accounts to prevent overdrafts.
- Learn how to coordinate the end month cash counts
- Surprise cash Count
- Expenditure Review & Coding
- Gain skills in reviewing expenditure requests and receipts for accuracy, completeness, and correct coding.
- Understand the process of preparing compliant payment vouchers.
- Gain understanding on expense reports audit and approval
- Financial Documentation & Filing
- Learn best practices for filing and archiving vouchers and supporting documents in chronological order.
- Acquire skills in retrieving accounting records for management, audits, and third parties.
- Accounting Systems (SAP)
- Gain practical
Experience
in timely transaction posting in SAP.
Support timely project invoice entries and understand the monthly accounting cycle.
Grant Financial Monitoring
Assist in reviewing grantee financial reports and learn donor compliance requirements.
Support monthly tracking of implemented activities and verify receipt/posting of related invoices.
Financial Reporting Support
Learn how to compile data for project-level financial reports.
Understand processes for accuracy checks and variance analysis.
Learn how to clear open item accounts, accruals, Payments,
Processing Invoices
Learn how to invoices-linking to P2P
Learn how to invoices for approval
Gain understanding in following up on the approval of invoices
Qualifications
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Studies, or a related field.
Some prior exposure to finance or accounting through coursework, internship, or volunteer work, preferably with INGOs.
Familiarity with accounting software and basic accounting concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Team player with interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to learn, travel occasionally, and adapt to different working environments.
Computer literacy and strong documentation skills.
Additional Information
Internship Engagement Terms
This is a learning placement for a period of
6 months
, designed to build capacity and practical experience. While it does not constitute employment, the intern will gain valuable exposure to international NGO financial management practices and systems, with mentoring and supervision provided by the Country Finance Officer.
How To Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English on Smart Recruiters. Deadline is
Tuesday 1st September 2026
.
Working at SNV
We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an international global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org.
NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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