- Company: Jaza Energy
- Location: Ikeja, Lagos
- Job type: Internship
- Salary: ₦100,000 – ₦150,000 monthly
- Deadline: Not specified
About the role
Jaza Energy is a solar energy start-up dedicated to powering Sub-Saharan Africa. The company builds solar-powered shops that charge batteries for customer use, employing local women known as Jaza Stars to run the service. Jaza has successfully entered the Nigerian market and is currently expanding to hundreds of locations. As part of this growth, the company is hiring over 200 people in the next six months. This Finance Intern position offers high impact, visibility, and opportunities for quick advancement within an international team.
Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Support: Assist with matching supplier payments and customer receipts to invoices. Support vendor and customer account reconciliations by investigating differences and preparing supporting schedules. Maintain accurate records of invoices and payment confirmations. Follow up on outstanding documentation to ensure accounting records are complete. Assist in uploading and organizing supplier invoices and receipts within Dext and other finance systems. Support the reconciliation of employee advances and expense claims.
- Month-End Close Support: Assist the finance team with preparation of month-end reconciliations, supporting schedules, and journal documentation. Support bank and mobile money reconciliations by comparing system records with bank statements. Assist in preparing reports and schedules for monthly financial reporting. Ensure all assigned month-end tasks are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
- Audit & Compliance Support: Monitor country-level cash positions across all bank and mobile money accounts daily. Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and flag projected shortfalls to the Financial Controller. Manage day-to-day banking operations and relationships with local banking partners. Process and approve payments within delegated authority limits. Coordinate cash injections with the Group finance team as needed.
- Other Support: Retrieve, organize, and compile supporting documentation for internal and external audits. Provide general administrative support to the finance department. Support special finance projects, process improvement initiatives, and new market activities as assigned.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (completed or in progress).
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have skills: Accounting Knowledge, Excel Proficiency, Attention to detail, Numerical and Analytical ability.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
