In Ghana, UNICEF cooperates with the Government and other partners to defend the rights of children and help them fulfill their potential. With offices in Accra and Tamale, the UNICEF team seeks to achieve results in strategic programme areas. The overall goal is for every child to survive and thrive, to live in a safe and clean environment, to learn, to be protected from violence and exploitation, and to have an equitable chance in life. The current Country Programme of cooperation is aligned with the Government priorities, the UN Sustainable Development Partnership (UNSDP) and Key Results for Children (KRCs) in the West and Central African Region (immunization, nutrition, learning outcomes, ending child marriage and ending open defecation). UNICEF main strategies include evidence-based advocacy, system strengthening, integrated programming across sectors, emergency preparedness and response, and innovation.

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How can you make a difference?

The Finance Intern, under the supervision of the Finance Officer, will support the unit with the implementation of programme and operational financial service activities such as signing of bank transfers and documents, scanning and filling of documents, submitting bank transfers and letters to the Bank, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and support follow up on returned invoices and HACT related payments.

Tasks to be competed:

• Maintain relevant databases: including registering, scanning, and filing of documents to be submitted to the GSSC.
• Supports with archiving finance related documents.
• Supports in registering, classifying and updating incoming and outgoing documents. Assists in dispatching outgoing correspondence.
• Assists in the follow-up and tracking outstanding actions -generate reports, in accordance with established timetable and procedures.
• Collate VAT invoices and update GRA Form B3 for onward processing by Finance Associate GS5 for refund by GRA.
• Provides backup support during short-term absence of the Finance Assistant GS5.
• Any other duties that may arise.

Qualification Required & Experience

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Proof of enrolment in an under-graduate or advanced degree programme in a reference letter from school confirming student requires internship.
OR
• Up-to date university transcript or Statement of result/certificate evidencing completion of a degree within the last two years (if applicable).
• Academic background in Accounting and Finance related disciplines
• Demonstrated ability in report writing, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
• Working knowledge of geospatial software will be an added advantage
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Location: Accra