Finance Intern

Job Description

The Biotech Institute is seeking a Finance Intern to support day-to-day finance and administration across our laboratories and distribution operations. The role includes processing transactions, reconciliations, credit control support, and assisting with audits and inventory accounting. You’ll also handle occasional bank runs and document deliveries—so a valid driver’s licence is required. This is a hands-on internship with mentoring, exposure to ERP/accounting systems, and work within a regulated, quality-driven environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Capture supplier invoices, receipts, and journals; maintain accurate digital and paper records.
• Prepare customer invoices and receipts; issue statements and assist with collections.
• Update cashbooks; perform daily bank reconciliations and petty cash counts.
• Reconcile supplier statements; follow up on outstanding queries and credit notes.
• Assist with inventory accounting (GRVs, stock counts, variances) and fixed-asset register updates.
• Support month-end: accruals, prepayments, VAT schedules, and management reports.
• Compile documentation for internal/external audits and assist with policy compliance.
• Perform office errands, bank deposits, and deliver finance documents using a pool vehicle.
• Help improve spreadsheets, templates, and simple automation for reporting (Excel/Google Sheets).
• Uphold internal controls, confidentiality, and professional ethics at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards degree in Accounting, Financial Engineering, Finance, Economics or related.
• Proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivot tables) and good numeracy/attention to detail.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks or any other accounting package is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Class 4 driver’s licence.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work both independently and in a team.
• Immediate availability preferred.

How to Apply

Email your CV, academic transcripts, and relevant certificates to [email protected] with the subject line:
“Finance Intern – [Your Name]”.

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Location: Harare
Company: The Biotech Institute
Expiry Date: 2025-08-20 00:00:00