Finance Intern at Sustainable Growers Rwanda: (Deadline 31 March 2022)

Sustainable Growers Rwanda is a non-profit organization that works to create economic opportunities for women coffee farmers to achieve economic independence. SGR supports women coffee farmers and their families to become more professionalized and market- based skilled to increase their family incomes through professional training approach to growing and trading specialty coffee, so they can form direct, productive relationships with coffee processors, importers and roasters.

Established in 2014, Sustainable Growers has a strong track record for connecting actors along the value chain, to facilitate deep and global partnerships between small holder producers and their customers. To complete the team based in Kigali, we are looking for an Executive Assistant. This is an opportunity for the right person to gain significant exposure to high level administrative support whilst delivering a critical component in our unique structure.

POSITION: FINANCE INTERN

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

SUPERVISES: None

LOCATION: Kigali

STATUS: Fixed Term Contract

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

SGR is looking for a motivated finance intern who is ready to apply knowledge of financial terms and principles to a non-profit experience. The intern will assist the finance department with preparation of financial reports, and learning about varied accounting activities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities are but not limited to: 

• Assist with filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records
• Help with accounts receivable, payable, and bank statement reconciliation
• Assist with month-end financial reporting
• Assist with management of organization assets
• Collaborate with the finance team on budgeting processes
• Assist with statistical analysis and other special projects
• Assist with controlling expenses according to the budget
• Assist with audits

REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE

• Graduate in Accounting, or Finance or relevant field;
• Knowledge of current technology including especially Microsoft Office;
• Good communication skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to handle confidential information with careful discretion and integrity;
• Language – English and Kinyarwanda, French will be an added advantage;
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility;
• Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible