Volunteer Graduate Intern - Accounting

Volunteer graduate internship opportunity RNCYPT Regional Network Of Children. and Young People Trust Join a youth-led team ensuring children and young people have a real voice in the decisions that affect their lives. Location: Harare Engagement: Volunteer Graduate Internship Start: Immediate Volunteer Graduate Intern - Accounting FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Record financial transactions accurately and promptly in the approved accounting software, with complete supporting documentation Prepare invoices and bills, maintain accounts payable and receivable, and issue receipts for all funds received Assist with monthly bank reconciliations for review by the Finance and Administration Manager Prepare volunteer allowance payments, activity expense claims, and advances and their retirement, for review and approval Prepare activity acquittals, reconciling funds advanced against receipts, attendance registers and other supporting documents Track expenditure against grant budgets and help prepare burn-rate reports and donor financial reports Assist with audit preparation, including organising and vouching supporting documents, and with online tax filing Compile procurement documentation and help maintain the asset register and stock and inventory records Maintain leave records and personnel files, and provide general finance and administrative support About you WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Degree in Accounting or an equivalent qualification, recently completed Professional studies towards ACCA, CIMA or CIS are an advantage Internship or industrial attachment in accounting or finance, preferably in an NGO Working knowledge of accounting software Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Accurate bookkeeping, reconciliation and record keeping Analytical and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail Clear oral and written communication Honesty, integrity and an organised, methodical approach Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines The ideal candidate: passion for children's and young people's rights; self-driven, reliable and able to work well in a team; respectful of all, especially children, young people and vulnerable adults. Recent accounting graduates with internship or industrial attachment experience are welcome to apply. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Safeguarding and PSEAH: RNCYPT is committed to safeguarding and to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEAH), and has zero tolerance for any form of abuse or exploitation of children, young people and adults. All candidates will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks, including reference and background checks, and the successful candidate will be expected to uphold RNCYPT's safeguarding and PSEAH standards. TO APPLY Send your CV with two referees and a one-page cover letter, as one PDF, to people@rncypt.org, with the position title in the subject line. Deadline: 10 November 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Duties and responsibilities Record financial transactions accurately and promptly in the approved accounting software, with complete supporting documentation Prepare invoices and bills, maintain accounts payable and receivable, and issue receipts for all funds received Assist with monthly bank reconciliations for review by the Finance and Administration Manager Prepare volunteer allowance payments, activity expense claims, and advances and their retirement, for review and approval Prepare activity acquittals, reconciling funds advanced against receipts, attendance registers and other supporting documents Track expenditure against grant budgets and help prepare burn-rate reports and donor financial reports Assist with audit preparation, including organising and vouching supporting documents, and with online tax filing Compile procurement documentation and help maintain the asset register and stock and inventory records Maintain leave records and personnel files, and provide general finance and administrative support About you WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR How to apply Send your CV with two referees and a one-page cover letter, as one PDF, to people@rncypt.org, with the position title in the subject line. Deadline: 10 November 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.