Account Intern

About the position

The Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT is seeking for applications from a suitable and qualified candidates for the position of Accounts Intern to support our Malawi Finance Office with essential coordination, reporting and administrative task. The role is designed to enhance team operations and communication, contributing to an organized and efficient work environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Support in payment processing by ensuring all payments are adequately supported, authorized, and registered into the system on a timely basis.
  
• Assist in compilation of VAT claims.
  
• Assist in compiling withholding tax information on the MRA Msonkho platform online.
  
• Assist in processing travel advance requests vouchers and legalization from staff on completion of activities and any necessary communications/follow up required to close staff account.
  
• Assist on month end processes as be assigned.
  
• Provide support in both external and internal audit processes.
  
• Consolidating, Photocopying, scanning, and printing of all finance related documents, as appropriate.
  
• Provide support in both external and internal audit processes.
  
• Perform any other finance-related duties as assigned on an ongoing basis.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option) or relevant field.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision but also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties.
  
• At least one (1) year of work experience in a similar position preferably gained in an international organization.
  
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity.
  
• Ability to co-ordinate, prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
  
• Good communication skills with a positive attitude and a good service orientation.
  
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
  
• Commitment to the Alliance’s mission and core values.

Benefits

Terms of Employment

This position is a nationally recruited position based in Lilongwe, Malawi. The initial contract will be for a period of six (6) months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources. 

The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, marital status, and gender identities.

Applications

Applicants are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number REF: (RFP300252) Accounts Intern– Lilongwe, Malawi as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Applications Closing Date: 10^th February 2025

Please note that email applications will not be considered.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

http://alliancebioversityciat.org