Graduate Finance Intern

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.  
Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all. 
For more information on our operations in Zimbabwe and SNV visit our website: www.snv.org 

We are recruiting a Graduate Finance Intern to provide to gain on the job training through supporting the finance unit.

• Play a hands-on role in month-end finance processes, including creditors, fixed assets, and debtors reconciliations, helping to keep our financial records accurate and up to date.
• Be at the center of daily finance operations by receiving, reviewing, logging, and routing incoming correspondence, payment requests, and invoices efficiently.
• Review supporting documents, including expense acquittals, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and readiness for posting.
• Support annual statutory and project audits by helping prepare and provide the documentation needed for smooth audit processes.
• Contribute to regular fixed asset verification exercises and help maintain a current, accurate Fixed Asset Register.
• Assist with vehicle management activities, including log sheet reviews and fuel reconciliations.
• Help maintain well-organized finance records by filing supporting documentation systematically.
• Support the team with accurate and timely data entry.
• Assist in preparing month-end financial reports and summaries.
• Help follow up on outstanding receivables, including staff receivables, to support effective cash flow management.
• Assist in compiling and checking monthly fuel consumption reports.
• Support the receiving and recording of deliveries as part of day-to-day operations.
• Take on additional learning opportunities and responsibilities assigned by the Finance Administrator.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance/ Accounting 
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Good knowledge of finance ERP systems. SAP system knowledge is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Accuracy: The ability to work accurate and diligent, with an eye for detail aimed at preventing mistakes.
• Attention to detail: The ability to effectively and consistently process detailed information. 
• Controlling progress: The ability to control the progress of employees’ processes, tasks, activities and of one’s own work and responsibilities.
• Service minded: The ability to be of service, driven to quickly and adequately execute tasks for others.  
• Problem analysis: The ability to detect problems, recognize important information and link various data to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.
• Integrity: Adherence to the standards, values and rules of conduct associated with one’s position and the culture in which one operates. Being incorruptible.  
• Result orientation: The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.

• Contract type: Fixed term contract – 100% (40 hours per week)
• Duration: 6 months
• Duty station: Harare, Zimbabwe

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a motivation letter outlining your suitability for the role by 11 June 2026 at the latest.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in due course.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts.

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

Vetting

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for national determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, sexual harassment as well as Fraud), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. 

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation by phone or other means will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. SNV is an equal employment provider.