Finance Intern

Job Description

FINANCE INTERN

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Internship

VURIN Ltd. – Where Significance Meets Opportunity!

VURIN Ltd. is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization committed to making a significant impact across the energy industry. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we are intentional about building a culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent. Our culture is built on empowerment, collaboration, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, creating an environment where people are encouraged to learn, contribute, and grow.

About the Role

The Finance Intern will work closely with the Finance team to support the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. The role provides hands-on exposure to key accounting and finance processes, including bank reconciliations, imprest review and retirement, expense and invoice workflows, invoice posting, and payroll-related postings.

The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements, and supporting efficient financial processes and reporting.

This is an opportunity to gain practical experience in a structured corporate finance environment while developing a strong understanding of financial controls, accounting processes, and the financial operations of an organization within the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Imprest Retirement & Review

• Assist with the review and retirement of imprests submitted by employees.
  
• Verify that expenses are accurate, complete, properly supported, and compliant with applicable policies and procedures.
  
• Identify discrepancies, missing documentation, or policy exceptions and escalate them appropriately.
  
• Maintain proper records of reviewed and retired imprests.
  

2. Bank Reconciliation

• Prepare and regularly update bank reconciliation schedules.
  
• Compare bank statements with internal financial records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  
• Ensure reconciliation items are properly investigated, documented, and followed up.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date reconciliation records for review.
  

3. Expense & Invoice Workflows

• Manage and process workflows relating to expenses and invoices.
  
• Review submissions for completeness and ensure the required approvals are obtained.
  
• Verify supporting documentation and ensure transactions comply with established processes.
  
• Maintain proper documentation and records of processed transactions.
  

4. Invoice Posting

• Post approved invoices accurately and promptly into the accounting system.
  
• Ensure invoices are correctly coded and recorded in the appropriate accounts.
  
• Review entries for completeness and accuracy before posting.
  
• Support the timely and accurate maintenance of accounting records.
  

5. Payroll-Related Postings

• Assist with payroll-related accounting postings and provisions, including ITF, NSITF, and Pension.
  
• Ensure payroll-related entries are accurately recorded and properly documented.
  
• Support compliance with applicable statutory requirements and internal procedures.
  
• Assist with resolving discrepancies relating to payroll postings where required.
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance in the role will be measured by:

• Accuracy and timeliness of bank reconciliation schedules.
  
• Efficient review and retirement of imprests, with minimal errors or policy breaches.
  
• Timely processing and proper documentation of expense and invoice workflows.
  
• Correct and prompt posting of approved invoices into the accounting system.
  
• Accuracy and compliance of payroll-related postings, including ITF, NSITF, and Pension.
  
• Proper organization, completeness, and availability of financial documentation for audits and reviews.
  

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Professional accounting certification such as ACCA, ICAN, or equivalent is an added advantage.
  

Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or related functions.
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping practices.
  
• Basic knowledge of bank reconciliation, invoice processing, and payroll processes.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  
• Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and other financial management tools.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling financial information and documentation.
  
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
  
• Ability to collaborate, coordinate, and work effectively with team members.
  
• High level of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality when handling financial information.
  

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
  
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects across the oil and gas value chain.
  
• Professional training and career development opportunities.
  
• A collaborative work environment that values integrity, excellence, and continuous improvement.
  
• Practical exposure to core finance and accounting processes within a dynamic energy services organization.
  

Join VURIN

At VURIN, we believe every role contributes to something significant. As a Finance Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn, contribute, build practical finance experience, and grow alongside a team committed to delivering excellence.

Requirements
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping practices. • Basic knowledge of bank reconciliation, invoice processing, and payroll processes. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. • Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and other financial management tools. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling financial information and documentation. • Effective communication and reporting skills. • Ability to collaborate, coordinate, and work effectively with team members. • High level of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality when handling financial information.