About
Jaza Energy is a solar energy startup focused on expanding access to clean, affordable electricity across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company operates solar-powered shops where customers can exchange batteries to power their homes.
Jaza’s business model also creates economic opportunities for women, known as Jaza Stars, who manage its community-based energy services. Following its entry into the Nigerian market, the company is expanding its operations and recruiting additional talent to support its growth.
Job Description
Jaza Energy is recruiting a detail-oriented and organised Finance Intern to support its finance department in Ikeja, Lagos. The successful candidate will assist with financial record-keeping, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, month-end reporting, audit preparation, and other finance-related activities.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates with an academic background in accounting, finance, or a related discipline who want to gain practical experience in a growing international company.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Match supplier payments and customer receipts with invoices and supporting documents.
- Assist with vendor and customer account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and prepare supporting schedules.
- Maintain accurate records of invoices, payment confirmations, receipts, and other financial documents.
- Follow up on missing documentation and outstanding transaction queries.
- Upload, publish, and organise invoices and supporting documents using Dext and other finance systems.
- Reconcile employee advances and expense claims against approved expenditures and receipts.
Month-End Financial Reporting
- Assist with month-end reconciliations, journal documentation, and supporting schedules.
- Support bank and mobile money reconciliations by comparing financial system records with statements.
- Identify discrepancies and prepare reports for monthly financial reporting and management review.
- Complete assigned month-end tasks accurately and within agreed deadlines.
Audit and Compliance Support
- Retrieve, organise, and compile documents required for internal and external audits.
- Maintain accurate and complete financial records to support compliance and audit processes.
- Provide administrative assistance to the finance department.
- Support special finance projects, process improvements, and new-market activities as assigned.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accurate completion of assigned finance tasks within agreed timelines.
- Complete and well-organised digital financial documentation.
- Timely completion of month-end reporting and audit support activities.
Why Work at Jaza Energy?
- Career growth: Join the company during a significant period of expansion, with opportunities to develop professionally.
- International exposure: Collaborate with colleagues across Nigeria, Canada, China, and Tanzania.
- Hands-on experience: Gain practical exposure to finance operations, business processes, and company-building activities.
- Supportive environment: Take on meaningful responsibilities while receiving guidance from experienced team members.
Qualifications & Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, either completed or currently in progress.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
Essential Skills
- Accounting knowledge
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Numerical and analytical ability
- Financial record-keeping and reconciliation
- Organisation and time management
How to Apply
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