The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has announced applications for its Graduate Finance Intern Programme, offering six internship positions for recent graduates seeking practical experience in finance, accounting, and project financial management.

The internship opportunity is based on-site in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, and is designed to provide young professionals with hands-on exposure to financial operations within an international agricultural research organisation.

Applications will close on 17 July 2026.

About the Graduate Finance Internship

The Graduate Finance Internship programme provides early-career professionals with the opportunity to develop practical finance skills while supporting IITA’s financial management activities.

Selected interns will work under the supervision of designated Finance Managers and Officers, gaining experience across multiple areas, including financial reporting, accounting operations, project finance, digital finance systems, and administrative support.

The programme is suitable for graduates seeking to strengthen their professional skills and gain workplace experience in an international development and research environment.

Key Responsibilities

Graduate Finance Interns will support various finance-related functions, including:

Financial Operations Support

Interns will assist with routine financial processes and operational activities to support effective financial management within the organisation.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Responsibilities will include supporting financial reporting processes, analysing financial information, and contributing to accurate documentation and reporting activities.

Fixed Assets and Inventory Management

Interns will gain exposure to the management and monitoring of organisational assets and inventory records.

Banking and Treasury Support

The role will involve supporting banking-related activities and assisting with treasury management processes.

Grants and Project Finance Support

Interns will contribute to financial activities linked to grants and research projects, including documentation, monitoring, and reporting support.

ERP and Digital Finance Systems

Selected candidates will gain experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) and digital finance tools to support financial operations.

Administrative Support

Interns will also provide general administrative assistance to finance teams as required.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.

• Have a degree in one of the following fields:

• Accounting.

• Finance.

• Economics.

• Business Administration.

• Banking and Finance.

• Related disciplines.

• Possess a completed NYSC certificate.

• Have no more than two years of post-NYSC experience.

Desirable Professional Qualifications

Applicants with additional professional qualifications or progress toward professional certification will have an advantage.

Relevant qualifications include:

• ATSWA.

• ICAN Foundation or Skills Level.

• ACCA Foundation or Applied Skills.

• CIMA.

• CPA or equivalent professional certifications.

Required Technical Competencies

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.

• Understanding of financial reporting processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.

• High attention to detail.

• Ability to manage financial information accurately.

Career Development Opportunity

The IITA Graduate Finance Internship offers young professionals an opportunity to build foundational experience in financial management while contributing to the work of a globally recognised agricultural research institution.

The programme can help graduates develop practical skills in accounting systems, financial reporting, project finance, and organisational operations, strengthening their readiness for future careers in finance and development sectors.

Application Deadline

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before:

Deadline: 17 July 2026

Eligible graduates with a background in finance, accounting, economics, or related disciplines are invited to apply for this opportunity in Ibadan, Nigeria.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering the opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

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