People & Finance Intern at NCDF Group Plc – Nigerian Capital Development Fund

Job Description

About the job

NCDF Group is seeking a disciplined, organised and detail-oriented People & Finance Intern to support the Group’s combined Human Resources and Accounting functions within its Shared Services structure.

• This internship is designed for a candidate who wants practical exposure to both people operations and finance administration in a growing institutional environment. The successful candidate will support staff documentation, recruitment administration, onboarding records, payroll support, basic accounting records, payment documentation, filing, reporting and internal coordination across the Group.
• The role is suitable for a graduate, early-career professional student with a strong interest in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration and Corporate Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources / People Operations

• Support recruitment administration, interview scheduling and candidate records.
• Assist with staff onboarding documentation and personnel file management.
• Maintain staff attendance, leave, internship and performance tracking records.
• Support the preparation of appointment letters, internship letters and HR templates.
• Assist with staff communication, meeting notes and internal HR coordination.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and applicant information.

Finance / Accounting Administration

• Support basic bookkeeping and financial record organisation.
• Assist with invoices, receipts, payment requests and expense documentation.
• Help maintain payment schedules, petty cash records and financial filing.
• Support bank statement organisation and transaction documentation.
• Assist with spreadsheet updates, reconciliations and management reports.
• Support finance documentation for audits, compliance and management review.

Shared Services Support

• Maintain organised digital and physical records.
• Support internal reporting, document tracking and administrative follow-up.
• Coordinate with team members across departments and portfolio companies.
• Assist with data entry, scheduling, documentation and operational support.
• Perform other duties assigned by management within the People & Finance function.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree, HND study in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Management or a related field.
• Strong interest in both HR and accounting/finance operations.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Google Workspace.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information.
• Good writing, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Professional attitude, integrity and willingness to learn.

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding of bookkeeping or accounting principles.
• Familiarity with payroll, HR records or recruitment administration.
• Good spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to prepare simple reports and track tasks.
• Interest in working within a growing investment, development and enterprise ecosystem.

What the Intern Will Gain

• Practical experience in HR administration and finance operations.
• Exposure to shared services management in a multi-company group structure.
• Hands-on experience with staff records, finance documentation, reporting and internal controls.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to build strong administrative, HR, accounting and corporate operations skills.