About HOT
HOT is an international team dedicated to humanitarian action and community development through open mapping. We work together to provide map data which revolutionizes disaster management, reduces risks, and contributes to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Open Mapping Hub – West and Northern Africa (WNA Hub) engages open mapping organizations and communities in the region to facilitate the exchange of ideas and expertise across the region, and provide financial and technical support to massively scale local edits on OpenStreetMap. We stimulate and strengthen the leadership of communities to protect their livelihoods, improve their resilience, and preserve their way of life by promoting social justice in accessing open data and free software for their own purposes.
About the Role
To ensure a meaningful internship experience, we plan to structure the intern’s responsibilities in a manner that fosters skill development and practical knowledge acquisition. The intern will be actively involved in in the following key areas:
- Assisting in Overseeing the Day-to-Day Accounting Function in the Senegal Finance Office: The intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by assisting in the day-to-day accounting activities within our Senegal finance office. This will involve tasks such as ledger entries, reconciling accounts, and providing support during month-end closing processes, scanning of documents, all while adhering to local accounting standards and regulations.
- Follow-up of Bank Transactions and Funding: The intern will be involved in monitoring bank transactions and funding activities specific to our operations in Senegal. This will provide them with valuable insight into local banking practices, currency exchange procedures, and the importance of efficient fund management within our local context.
- Taxes Remittance: The intern will provide support to tax-related activities, including assisting in the preparation and remittance of various taxes applicable to our operations in Senegal. This hands-on experience will enhance their understanding of local tax laws and compliance requirements, ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting.
- Other Related Finance and Administrative Work: In addition to the above responsibilities, the intern will have the opportunity to participate in various other finance and administrative tasks relevant to our operations in Senegal. This may include supporting financial reporting processes, or assisting with ad hoc projects to gain exposure to different aspects of finance within the regional context.
- By involving the intern in these responsibilities, we aim to provide them with a well-rounded experience that not only enhances their technical skills but also cultivates valuable competencies such as attention to detail, problem-solving, and time management.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Bachelor in Finance and Administration(minimum) or equivalent
- Bilingual (French-English)
- Experience in the same position for at least 6 months
- Proficient in Google features
Desirable
- Have experience in Finance and Administration within NGO
