Are you a recent graduate looking to build a career in accounting and finance within an international conservation organization? WWF Tanzania has announced a Finance Intern opportunity based in Dar es Salaam. This internship offers graduates practical experience in donor-funded financial management, accounting operations, compliance, audit preparation, and financial controls while working alongside experienced finance professionals.
If you are eager to strengthen your accounting skills and gain exposure to international financial management practices, this internship provides an excellent platform to launch your career.
About WWF Tanzania
WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is one of the world’s leading independent conservation organizations dedicated to protecting nature, restoring ecosystems, and promoting sustainable development. WWF Tanzania works with communities, government institutions, development partners, and the private sector to conserve biodiversity and improve livelihoods through sustainable environmental management.
The Finance Internship is designed to provide practical workplace experience while supporting WWF Tanzania’s finance and administration functions.
Position Details
- Position: Finance Intern
- Organization: WWF Tanzania
- Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Grade: Intern
- Reports To: Project Finance Lead
- Supervises: None
Role Purpose
The Finance Intern will support the Accounting Unit in delivering daily finance and administrative operations while gaining practical experience in:
- Donor-funded financial management
- Accounting procedures
- Internal financial controls
- Audit preparation
- Financial compliance
- Document management
All duties will be carried out under the supervision of the Accounting Unit Lead.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Accounting Support
The successful candidate will:
- Support filing and organizing financial documents, including invoices, payment vouchers, contracts, and supporting documents.
- Ensure financial records are complete, properly referenced, and easily retrievable.
- Assist in verifying receipts, approvals, reconciliations, and payment support documents.
- Help track, issue, and reconcile approved staff travel advances.
- Review staff retirement documents and reimbursement claims for completeness and compliance.
- Identify missing documentation or financial discrepancies for further review by finance staff.
Procurement and Compliance Support
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with procurement documentation reviews to ensure compliance with internal procedures and donor requirements.
- Organizing procurement files for audit readiness.
- Monitoring procurement documentation to ensure completeness and timely submission.
Audit and Internal Control Support
The intern will also:
- Prepare and organize documentation required for internal and external audits.
- Retrieve supporting documents for audit requests.
- Track audit document requests and support timely responses.
- Follow WWF internal controls, segregation of duties, and ethical standards at all times.
Support to Field Programme Activities
The Finance Intern will:
- Assist with verification of financial accountability documents submitted from field projects.
- Review field financial reports for completeness.
- Provide finance-related administrative and logistical support to project activities.
General Duties
The successful candidate may also perform additional duties assigned by:
- Finance staff
- Accounting Unit Lead
- Head of Finance and Administration
- Country Director or delegated supervisor
Learning Opportunities
During the internship, the successful candidate will gain practical experience in:
- Donor-funded accounting systems
- Financial documentation and record management
- Internal financial controls
- Audit preparation processes
- Financial compliance requirements
- Professional ethics and confidentiality in finance
Performance Expectations
Performance will be evaluated based on:
Financial Documentation
- Accurate filing and retrieval of at least 95% of assigned financial documents.
- Less than 5% documentation errors.
Travel Advances
- Accurate tracking of all assigned travel advances.
- Timely review of staff retirement documents within two working days.
Audit Support
- Timely response to audit document requests.
- Full compliance with confidentiality and internal control procedures.
Professional Development
- Demonstrated understanding of WWF finance procedures within the first three months.
- Positive performance evaluations regarding reliability, accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- A University Degree or Advanced Diploma in:
- Accounting
- Commerce
- Business Administration
- Or another related field
Required Skills
Candidates should have:
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
- Good document management and filing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good communication skills in English.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- High integrity and professionalism.
- Respect for confidentiality.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to work under supervision.
- Positive attitude and teamwork.
Working Relationships
The Finance Intern will work closely with:
- Finance and Administration team.
- Programme staff.
- Support staff.
External interaction will occur only when required and under supervision.
Ethical Standards
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Follow WWF policies and Code of Conduct.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and organizational information.
- Uphold high ethical and professional standards.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- A Cover Letter.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Applications should be sent by email to: hresources@wwftz.org
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is:
15 August 2026
Applications should be submitted before the close of business. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
