Intern – Accounting Officer at Hope Spring Community Humanitarian Initiative

The Hope Spring Community Humanitarian Initiative is a recognized non-governmental organization (NGO) registered with Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). It operates primarily as the Nigerian arm or partner of Hope Spring Water, a UK-registered charity dedicated to improving access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Intern – Accounting Officer

Location: Borno

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in recording daily financial transactions (income, expenses, invoices, receipts) in the accounting system.
  • Help with bank and account reconciliations.
  • Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and basic financial reports.
  • Process accounts payable and receivable under supervision.
  • Maintain organized digital and physical filing of financial documents.
  • Assist with budget tracking and variance analysis.
  • Support preparation for audits, tax filings, or regulatory returns.
  • Help update the general ledger and chart of accounts as directed.
  • Perform data entry and basic analysis using Excel or accounting software.
  • Contribute to process improvement suggestions and ad-hoc finance projects.
  • Uphold confidentiality and accuracy in all financial work.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles (double-entry bookkeeping, debits/credits, financial statements).
  • Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar) is an advantage.
  • Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and organizational skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to learn and take initiative.

Application Closing Date
19th November, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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