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Internship Finance unit/Operations– Oxfam Novib

Based in Tunisia

Oxfam’s vision is a just world without poverty: a world in which people can influence decisions that affect their lives, enjoy their rights, and assume their responsibilities as full citizens of a world in which all human beings are valued and treated equally.

Type of contract: Internship agreement Full time; 40hrs/week, at the conditions  of University acceptance (convention université approuvée)

Starting date: Soonest possible

Reporting to: Senior accountant

Staff reporting to this position: n/a

Team purpose

To support and efficiently execute the accounting/bookkeeping tasks and administrative support, in respect of procedures and in compliance with Oxfam, donors and national legal standards / obligations and to ensure high-quality related support, services and documentation.

Job Purpose – Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Maintain financial records through filing, retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding, scanning and other related archiving tasks.
• Review payment request for accuracy and completion and follow on any missing documentation.
• Ensure good record keeping of all contracts concluded by the country office.
• Support preparation of all CO payments related to services, suppliers, and partners.
• Review and assist the Senior accountant in the reconciliation of travel advances and other expenses and cross checking with receipts.
• Maintain contact with the Bank(s) and Oxfam different relevant departments and teams regarding financial transactions. Calculate currency conversions, record cash and bank movements and prepare bank reconciliations.
• Participate in the preparation of the monthly reports  in coordination with the Finance team.
• When needed, assist the operation department in other logistics and administrative tasks.

This job description may be modified in accordance with the activities or the evolution of operational needs.

Eligible Criteria 

• Pursuing a degree in accounting/finance, at least, for bachelor level;
• Minimum basic knowledge of the Tunisian legal regulations, standards and obligations relate to accounting, taxes, audit, HR, etc.
• Good command of English, French and Arabic
• Aptitude to learn quickly and to share learning with colleagues and partners.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s values and ways of working and to Oxfam’s objectives to promote gender equity and diversity and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of its actions.

The internship recruitment must be governed by a training/internship agreement signed between the educational institution, Oxfam, and the intern