Operations, Admin & Finance Associate Intern

Our client is a technology-driven social enterprise building digital systems and tools that solve infrastructure challenges and deliver essential services across Africa. Their work spans multiple sectors—including health, urban mobility, and public administration—bringing innovation and efficiency to underserved communities through data, automation, and community collaboration.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Operations, Admin & Finance Associate Intern to support core internal functions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in administration, vendor management, and financial coordination within a fast-growing tech organization.

●      Manage vendor relationships, procurement orders, and invoicing

●      Maintain up-to-date petty cash records, payment vouchers, and financial reporting logs all requisite book keeping needs

●      Coordinate office supplies procurement, deliveries, and payments

●      Schedule internal meetings and support logistics for team operations

●      Development , Tracking and championing compliance of internal policies, assisting with documentation audits and keeping up to date with all statutory requirements needs

●      Provide general administrative support and reporting for finance and operations teams

●      Provide support for all inbound customer traffic

●      Basic accounting principles and financial reporting

●      Procurement processes, budgeting, and expense tracking

●      Strong administrative coordination and office support skills

●      Understanding of vendor selection, cost negotiation, and payment workflows

●      Experience with record keeping, receipts reconciliation, and compliance support

The ideal candidate should be open to using AI tools to improve work efficiency in admin and finance functions, including:

●      AI-powered spreadsheets (e.g., Excel AI or Google Sheets smart fill) for automating calculations and reports

●      AI accounting assistants such as QuickBooks AI, Zoho Books, or Wave for expense categorization and invoice tracking

●      Use of ChatGPT or similar tools to generate document templates (invoices, memos, schedules)

●      Knowledge of automation tools like Zapier, Notion AI, or Trello AI integrations to streamline administrative tasks

●      Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field

●      1–2 years of experience in an office setting with exposure to financial or administrative tasks

●      Completion of online or self-paced training in finance tools, procurement systems, or admin support software is an added advantage

●      Familiarity with digital platforms such as Airtable, Notion, or Google Workspace

●      Reliable, highly organized, and detail-oriented

●      Proactive communicator with good interpersonal skills

●      Able to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines

●      Committed to continuous learning and use of digital tools

●      Discreet and trustworthy in handling sensitive financial data

●      Gain hands-on experience in finance, admin, and operations roles

●      Work in a dynamic and mission-driven organization contributing to African development

●      Build your digital skills with modern tools and AI platforms

●      Possibility of long-term engagement based on internship performance