Finance Intern- Nigeria

CBM Global Disability Inclusion

Join us in Creating an Inclusive World!

About CBM Global

CBM Global works alongside people with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries to fight poverty and exclusion and transform lives. Check out our website and LinkedIn profile to learn more. Drawing on over 100 years of experience and driven by Christian values we work with the most marginalised in society to:

• Break the cycle of poverty and disability
• Treat and prevent conditions that lead to disability; and
• Build inclusive communities where everyone can enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.

We work in over 20 countries investing in long-term authentic partnerships with the Disability Movement and multiplying our impact by delivering a combination of inclusive community-based programmes advocacy for national and global policy change and inclusion advice to other organisations. CBM Global is a worldwide federation with the following Members: CBM Australia CBM Ireland CBM Kenya CBM New Zealand CBM Switzerland and CBM UK.

Why work with Us

As an intern youll gain hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects that align with our mission and values. Youll work closely with professionals in the sector learning and growing in an inclusive dynamic environment.

About the Role

Finance Intern

The role works directly with the Finance Officer to manage the CT accounting and closely with the Country Finance Manager and other CBM Global staff.

Follow all CBM Global policies procedures grant compliance and documentation requirements

Based: Abuja Nigeria

Hours: Full-time

This will be your team:

The Country Team that you will be joining has 16 employees. You will report to the Finance Officer and you will join a team of 4 people. You will have no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

During your internship you will:

• Receive and review payment request and invoices.
• Prepare payment request and bank payment voucher
• Manage petty cash
• Retrieve and review all retirement of advances and submit to Finance Officer.
• Support to prepare all statutory deduction and remit timely in line with relevant regulations.
• Assist in preparation and processing bank payments online download and attach payment advice and upload details for multiple payments
• Assist in tracking returned payments and follow up with participants and vendors for correction.
• Assist in ensuring all finance documents and reports are properly filed labelled and stored in a clear and easily accessible manner.
• Support in quarterly verification and validation of assets and asset register. Prepare report of such exercise and submit to the Finance Manager.
• Receive check and submit travel advance claims from staff to Finance Officer
• Be adaptable and flexible to take new tasks and new assignments as requested from time to time.

What Youll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a global organisation committed to disability inclusion inclusive development and humanitarian action.
• Insight into global projects and advocacy efforts with opportunities to learn how these impact organisational processes.
• Buddy Programme and networking opportunities with experienced professionals in the sector.
• A chance to contribute to meaningful work that supports people with disabilities and their families and communities worldwide.

Who Were Looking For

We welcome and encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability and people from diverse backgrounds that are:

• Interested in disability inclusion human rights or international development.
• Eager to learn and contribute to meaningful projects.
• Open to working in a diverse inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Applicant must possess a minimum of OND in Accounting
• Good computer skills in MS Office programs particularly Excel and any accounting software experience

Duration & Commitment

• Duration: 12 months
• Office-based to maximise learning opportunities with remote or hybrid options available when necessary to ensure accessibility and/or flexibility.
• This position is based in Abuja Nigeria.

Hear from our past Interns!

Paul former intern:

My internship with CBM Global was a great learning experience. I gained practical skills contributed to meaningful work and felt truly supported by a team that values inclusion and growth. It was an inspiring place to learn and grow professionally.

Arumun Valentine former intern:

During my internship at CBM Global I gained valuable experience that enhanced my attention to detail Excel proficiency and sense of accountability while strengthening my ability to work in a team. Helping prepare financial reports taught me the importance of accuracy transparency and meeting deadlineslessons that will shape my future in finance.

Join Us and Be Part of the Change!

CBM Global is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

We are an inclusive employer and we offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

Please note that your data will be securely deleted after six months in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).