About Helen Keller Intl

Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller Intl partners with communities working to break the cycle of poverty. By providing the essentials for good health, healthy nutrition, and clear vision, we help millions of people make lasting changes in their lives. With operations in more than 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States, and supported by a global community of supporters, we ensure that every person has the opportunity, as Helen did, to realize their true potential.

Each year, Helen Keller welcomes interns to participate in concrete projects in our national offices. With this in mind, Helen Keller Intl-Cameroon is launching a call for applications for the recruitment of a Finance intern based in Yaoundé .

Objective of the internship

The intern will provide support to the Finance team in the daily management of accounting and financial operations in the Cameroon office, while developing their professional skills in an international environment.

Main responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Finance Officer, the intern will provide support to the Finance department in carrying out its day-to-day activities. His/her main responsibilities will include:

·        Updating archive boxes containing supporting documents;

·        Verification of the completeness of accounting supporting documents in their respective files on SharePoint;

·        Digitization and classification of financial documents;

·        Support for the verification and pre-accounting of documents transmitted for payment;

·        Contribution to the preparation of the SASNIM campaign of November 2025;

·        Execution of any other task assigned by the financial supervisor.

Profile sought

·        Hold a minimum BAC+2 level diploma in Accounting, Management or equivalent discipline;

·        Master the basic concepts of accounting according to the OHADA standard;

·        Have a good knowledge of IT tools;

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc.);

·        Have a good level in French or English (reading, speaking, writing); .

Internship conditions

·        Workplace: Helen Keller Intl Cameroon Office, Yaoundé

·        Hours: Full time (Monday to Friday)

·        Compensation: A monthly compensation is provided according to internal policies

·        Supervision: The intern will be supervised by the Financial Manager

Composition of the application file:

·       A cover letter addressed to the National Director;

·       A curriculum vitae.

To apply

The complete file must be sent to the following email address cm.recrutement@hki.org no later than midnight on November 6, 2025, deadline.

Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity of all genders is fully valued.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnic origin, race, caste, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic that does not affect their ability to perform the required duties.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities.