Finance Intern at the British Council

British Council is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Intern

Location: Lagos
Contract Type: Locally Engaged
Duration: 6 months 

 About British Council: The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust. We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Basic knowledge of MsWord and MsExcel
• Interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication
• The ability to be discreet when handling sensitive financial information
• A willingness to learn
• Detail-oriented
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:  Click here to apply online

Note

• This is a short-term intern position; intern roles are not a prelude to longer term employment with the organisation. If opportunities for further paid employment arise, these will be advertised and interns who apply will be considered against the same criteria as other applicants.
• Necessary adjustments will be made for staff with disability where necessary.
• All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in country of application. The British Council will not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.

Disability Confident Employer:

• The British Council holds a badge of recognition and a certificate which qualifies our organisation as a Disability Confident employer. This is one way we are trying to reflect our values and ensure all aspects of our work are open and inclusive for people with disabilities.
• The British Council is committed to promoting inclusion of persons living with disabilities across our operations. We do not have adequate representation in Polio Survivors and People Living with Albinism at the moment and we would like to change this. We strongly welcome app

 Application Closing Date
8th March, 2023.