Finance Interns (2)

Company Description

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner, rooted in the contexts and societies where we work. Inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the SDGs, we are committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition; increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and to improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all. In doing so, we aim to strengthen institutions, markets and effective governance within and across the agri-food, energy, and water sectors, reducing gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enabling adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

We are one team of over 1,600 people, the vast majority of whom come from the contexts where we work, in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia. In Uganda, SNV operates through a decentralised approach with a country office in Kampala and regional offices in Fort Portal, Lira, Jinja and Mbarara. SNV implements donor-funded activities across more than 100 districts in Uganda, ensuring a broad and diverse impact.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision, mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030. For more information on our operations in Uganda and SNV visit our website: www.snv.org.

Overview

The Finance Interns will gain hands-on exposure to finance operations within an international NGO. The placement is designed to provide practical learning in cash handling, payment processing, financial record keeping, and use of financial systems, while supporting the Finance team to ensure efficient, accountable use of SNV’s resources.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this placement, the Intern will attain the following skills:

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.
4. Accounting Systems (SAP)
   • Gain practical experience in timely transaction posting in SAP.
   • Support timely project invoice entries and understand the monthly accounting cycle.
5. 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.
6. 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,
7. Processing Invoices
   • Learn how to invoice - linking to P2P
   • Learn how to invoice for approval
   • Gain understanding in following up on the approval of invoices

Desired Profile (Learning Prerequisites)

• Bachelors 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.

This is a learning placement for a period of 3 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 Deputy Country Finance Manager.