Finance Internship Opportunity

Finance Internship Opportunity

Location: Lusaka

Duration: 4 – 6 months

Application Deadline: by 20th May 2025

Introduction

Afrocab Treatment Access Partnership is for a Finance Intern to support our finance team with a range of administrative and clerical financial tasks. This opportunity is ideal for someone eager to gain practical experience and build a strong foundation in finance and accounting.

Organization Summary:

AFROCAB Treatment Access Partnership is a leading African network of HIV community leaders and advocates dedicated to accelerating access to optimal HIV and comorbidity treatments and prevention products. Operating primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, AFROCAB has a secretariat in Zambia and a presence in 22 countries. Established in 2011, AFROCAB facilitates community-driven treatment access dialogues with multinational and generic drug manufacturers, policymakers, UN agencies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders involved in HIV drug development, diagnostics, and clinical research. Currently, AFROCAB focuses on three strategic areas:

Strengthening Advocacy for Health Commodity Access Across National, Regional, and Global Platforms
Forging Alliances and Enhancing the Capacity of National and Regional Networks
Enhancing country-level responses and coordination
These efforts aim to create an ecosystem approach to delivering high-quality, cost-effective HIV and comorbidity treatments across Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in processing payments and preparing payment vouchers.
Capture financial transactions into the accounting system accurately and timely.
Maintain organized financial records and filing systems, both electronic and physical.
Support monthly bank reconciliations and petty cash management.
Help prepare supporting documents for audits and financial reporting.
Assist in verifying invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation.
Perform data entry and update accounting system and spreadsheets.
Monitor and track outstanding invoices and follow up on payments where necessary.
Support the team with inventory records and asset register updates.
Provide general administrative support to the finance department.

Qualifications:

Completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field or CIMA/ACCA/CA
Familiarity with basic accounting principles and financial processes.
Good organizational and data entry skills with high attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting software is an advantage.
Eagerness to learn, a proactive attitude, and strong teamwork skills.

What We Offer:

Hands-on experience in finance and administration functions.
A valuable stepping stone into the world of finance and accounting.

Application Process:

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to contact@afrocab.org with the subject line:

“Finance Internship Application – [Your Name]”

Deadline: 20th May 2025