Finance and Support Services Intern

• Organisation: Sightsavers
• Location: Senegal
• Contract: Internship
• Deadline: 22 November 2026

Location : Dakar, Senegal

Contract : 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Salary : Local Terms and Conditions apply

Responsibilities

The Finance and Support Services Intern will:

• Prepare payment requisitions and bank deposit slips, process expense payments and maintain accurate accounting records.

• Track outstanding advances and support their timely reconciliation.

• Update and maintain the fixed asset register.

• Assist with the organisation and filing of financial and administrative documents.

• Support the coordination of travel, meetings, seminars, workshops and other programme activities.

• Assist with hotel bookings, transport and other travel arrangements for staff and visitors.

• Support periodic checks of assets and physical inventory.

• Help obtain and organise quotations for programme and office procurement requirements.

• Support the accurate entry, checking and organisation of financial and administrative information.

• Help maintain an effective, safe and positive office environment.

• Provide general administrative support to the Finance and Support Services team.

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Essential

• A recent degree in Finance, Accounting or a related subject, or current enrolment in the final year of a relevant degree.

• Good numerical skills and a basic understanding of finance and accounting.

• Basic budget and data analysis skills.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and maintain accurate records.

• Good attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Good written and spoken English. Fluency is not required, but the successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English in a professional working environment.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to work collaboratively and build positive working relationships with colleagues.

• The ability to work with a reasonable degree of independence while knowing when to ask for guidance.

• A willingness to learn, respond positively to feedback and develop new skills.

• The ability to handle financial and organisational information responsibly and confidentially.

Desirable

• A professional accounting qualification, or current progress towards one.

• Some experience of financial administration, record keeping or general office support, which may have been gained through an internship, voluntary work or academic study.

• An interest in international development, disability inclusion or the work of Sightsavers.

Previous experience of working for an international non-governmental organisation is not required. This internship is intended for someone at the beginning of their career and is not suitable for candidates who already have extensive professional experience in a finance role.

Closing date: 22 November 2026