Finance Intern _ Shire

Location: Shire, Ethiopia

Organization: Medical Teams International

Deadline: February 2, 2026

Job Description

Medical Teams International Calling:

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides support in the implementation of internal controls for processing project-level transactions in accordance with GAAP, MTI Finance Manual and donor requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties

Ensure all payment requisitions presented have sufficient support documents and are arithmetically accurate, correctly coded and fully authorized in line with the MTI finance manual before payment is made.
Assists in payroll preparation by providing relevant data, such as absences, separation, new appointments and sick leave
Responsible for the office cash by ensuring secure custody, complete and accurate record is held at all times, and requests for replenishment are made in a timely manner.
Maintain a record of all transactions and prepare monthly reconciliations.
Maintain proper filing of finance vouchers and records in hard copies for future reference. After verification reviews, he/she will ensure that they get returned to their archives.
Coordinates HR projects, meetings and trainings, as delegated
Provides orientations for new employees by sharing on-boarding information and explaining MTI policies
Collaborates with Admin/HR Officer to post job adverts and process incoming CVs
Implements and follow up for all HR/Administration orders and procedures including data updates, staff attendance in the field and follow up on staff performance reviews
Coordinates preparation of work timesheets and ensure their signed by the relevant managers
Support in the preparation of project reports and any other financial reports
Provide technical support to non-finance staff on financial policies and procedures.
Verify with Logistics Department that the asset register agrees with physical assets and complies with MTI policy
Ensure Statutory deductions, payments and remittance reports are done by designated deadlines.
Liaise with supervisors and managers to collect timesheets.
Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding.
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTFICATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Accounting) is required

EXPERIENCE

Fresh graduates with a GPA of 3.7 and above

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

Basic knowledge of non-profit accounting
Basic knowledge of payroll and voucher payment coordination
Desired: Knowledge of ERP systems and computerized accounting software such as Sage, Unit4, etc.

SKILLS

Excellent skills using Excel, familiar with other Microsoft programs including Teams
Skilled in explaining financial procedures to non-finance staff
Skilled in maintaining payroll data for monthly payments
A good command of both written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal skills

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
Highly organized with good quantitative ability
Ability to priorities to manage competing tasks
Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
Ability to support Medical Teams International Calling and adhere to the Medical Teams International Code of Conduct

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and reaches their potential as individuals and teams and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to adhere to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies.

Safeguarding & Code of Conduct

Medical Teams International is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Medical Teams International Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Children and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy Training upon hire and on an annual basis.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.