Looking to build your career in finance, accounting, and office administration? This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to gain hands-on professional experience in a dynamic work environment. Kilimo Trust is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position of Finance & Administration Intern (01) based in Dodoma, Tanzania. This five-month internship offers practical exposure to financial operations, reporting, administration, and office coordination.
Job Details
Job Title: Finance & Administration Intern
Number of Positions: 01
Reports To: Finance & Admin Assistant
Direct Reports: None
Contract Duration: Five Months
Duty Station: Dodoma, Tanzania
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this internship is to support the Finance & Administration Unit while giving the successful candidate valuable practical experience in:
- Financial operations
- Reporting and analysis
- Accounting procedures
- Administrative support
- Office coordination
This role is ideal for recent graduates who want to strengthen their professional skills in finance and administration.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting and Finance Duties
The selected intern will assist in a wide range of finance-related tasks, including:
- Assisting in assembling and preliminary checking of payment requisitions, invoices, and related documents
- Supporting the preparation of payment vouchers and cheques according to company procedures
- Ensuring beneficiaries acknowledge receipt of payments
- Maintaining proper filing of payment documents for future reference
- Ensuring all payment documents are clearly stamped “PAID”
- Assisting in receiving and checking travel accountabilities before forwarding them for authorization
- Maintaining records of authorized travel advance requests and accountability summaries
- Supporting weekly entry of transactions into the accounting system
- Updating and maintaining the inventory register
- Tracking and following up staff travel advances for timely accountability
- Assisting with data entry and maintenance of the fixed assets register
Administration Duties
Front Office Management
Responsibilities under front office support include:
- Maintaining the general filing system
- Filing correspondence related to service providers, administration, and projects
- Enhancing Kilimo Trust’s corporate image through proper front office organization
- Supporting the coordination of internal meetings
- Assisting with scheduling and agenda preparation
General Administration
The intern will also support daily office operations through:
- Coordinating staff travel logistics
- Supporting procurement of goods and services while ensuring value for money
- Preparing office correspondence and internal memos
- Assisting in event organization and logistics arrangements
- Managing office equipment and liaising with service providers for printers, copiers, and internet services
- Supporting digital archiving by scanning and saving documents on the server or cloud
Required Skills and Competencies
Applicants should possess the following competencies:
- Basic experience in using spreadsheets
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
- Basic bookkeeping and accounting skills
- Strong confidentiality and professionalism
- Basic office administration skills
- Honesty and trustworthiness
- Ability to multitask and prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment
Educational Qualifications and Experience
To qualify for this position, candidates must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
- At least one year of experience in finance, accounting, or administration work
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
- Application letter
- Updated CV highlighting relevant skills and experience
- Names and contacts (email and telephone) of three referees
- One referee must be your immediate supervisor
- Copies of academic certificates
- Copies of O-Level and A-Level certificates
- Daytime contact telephone number
Applications should be submitted through the Kilimo Trust online recruitment system and addressed to the Human Resource Manager.
Application Deadline
Closing Date: 30th April 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted., This internship is a great opportunity for graduates seeking to gain real-world experience in finance and administration while working with a reputable organization.
