Finance Intern

Abidjan, CI

BIC

On site

Description:

Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways.

Our culture encourages a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission.

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Intern will support daily accounting operations by processing supplier invoices, monitoring purchase orders, performing account reconciliations, tracking employee advances, managing petty cash, and maintaining accurate financial records. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, organization, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities

Receive, review, and verify supplier invoices for accuracy and completeness.
Monitor Purchase Orders (POs) and follow up with stakeholders to obtain outstanding invoices.
Perform account reconciliations and account matching (P&L and Balance Sheet).
Track employee cash advances and follow up on supporting documentation and expense justifications.
Ensure proper filing and archiving of accounting documents in accordance with company policies.
Manage petty cash transactions while ensuring compliance with internal control procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree (or currently completing) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Strong analytical and numerical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of JDE or another ERP is an advantage.
High attention to detail, integrity, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Good communication skills in English or French (both is a plus).

BIC World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC World is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.