Business Administration and Accounting Intern

We are looking for a Business Administration and Accounting Intern to support the day-to-day administration, accounting, sales, marketing, and research activities of the organization.

This is a multi-functional business role for a motivated individual who is interested in understanding how an organization operates from both an administrative and commercial perspective.

The successful candidate will assist with office accounting and financial records, sales and customer acquisition, marketing activities, market research, business administration, and general office operations.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with numbers, communicating with customers, supporting sales, conducting research, preparing reports, and using digital tools. The candidate should also demonstrate initiative and willingness to take responsibility in a growing organization focused on lifelong learning and professional growth.

The Business Administration and Accounting Intern will work across several areas of the organization to gain practical experience in business operations.

The role combines basic accounting and financial administration with sales, marketing, research, customer engagement, and office administration.

You will help maintain accurate financial and administrative records, support sales and revenue-generation activities, communicate with prospective customers and partners, conduct market research, and assist with marketing campaigns.

The position is suitable for a student, recent graduate, or early-career professional studying or trained in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, or a related field who wants broad practical exposure to business operations.

1. Accounting & Financial Administration

• Assist with recording daily business transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Prepare and organize invoices, receipts, payment records, and other financial documents.
• Assist with tracking income, expenses, payments, and outstanding balances.
• Support preparation of simple cash-flow, sales, expense, and financial reports.
• Maintain organized accounting and administrative files.
• Assist with petty cash management and reconciliation under supervision.
• Support preparation of documents required for internal financial review.
• Help monitor payments from customers, clients, partners, or other stakeholders.
• Identify and report discrepancies or missing financial documentation to the supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information.

2. Sales & Business Development

• Support the organization in identifying and reaching potential customers and clients.
• Promote the company's services, opportunities, and professional-growth initiatives to relevant audiences.
• Contact prospective customers through appropriate communication channels.
• Follow up with leads and maintain accurate sales records.
• Assist with preparing quotations, proposals, presentations, and other sales materials.
• Explain products and services clearly to potential customers.
• Help convert enquiries and leads into paying customers.
• Maintain a database of prospects, customers, partners, and sales opportunities.
• Collect customer feedback and communicate recurring needs or concerns to management.
• Assist in developing ideas for increasing revenue and customer acquisition.

3. Marketing & Communications

• Assist with planning and implementing marketing campaigns.
• Support social media content creation and publishing.
• Help prepare promotional materials, announcements, newsletters, and other marketing content.
• Research potential audiences and identify effective channels for reaching them.
• Support digital marketing and customer-engagement activities.
• Monitor marketing activities and record basic performance results.
• Assist with maintaining consistent organizational messaging across marketing channels.
• Support campaigns targeting professionals, students, employers, institutions, and other relevant audiences.

4. Research & Market Intelligence

• Conduct research on customers, competitors, industries, employers, professional development, and lifelong-learning trends.
• Research potential business partners, institutions, employers, and other organizations.
• Collect, organize, and summarize market information.
• Conduct basic surveys, interviews, or online research when required.
• Identify customer needs and market opportunities.
• Support preparation of research reports and presentations.
• Provide useful findings that can support sales, marketing, product development, and business decisions.

5. Office Administration

• Support day-to-day office operations and administrative activities.
• Maintain organized physical and digital records.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments.
• Prepare documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Assist with procurement and tracking of office supplies when required.
• Maintain administrative databases and records.
• Support communication with customers, partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Assist management with general administrative tasks and special projects.

6. Reporting & Performance

• Prepare weekly activity reports covering sales, marketing, research, accounting, and administrative activities.
• Track assigned targets and provide updates to the supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of completed activities and results.
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on assigned responsibilities.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to business administration, accounting, sales, marketing, and research.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Economics or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial record keeping.
• Basic understanding of sales and marketing principles.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct online and basic market research.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, particularly Excel/Google Sheets.
• Ability to organize documents and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and potential clients.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and take initiative.
• Willingness to learn different aspects of business operations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial and business information.

The following will be an advantage

• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Sage, or similar systems.
• Previous experience in sales, customer service, marketing, or business development.
• Experience managing social media or creating digital content.
• Knowledge of Excel formulas, spreadsheets, and basic financial analysis.
• Experience conducting surveys or market research.
• Experience using Canva or similar design tools.
• Previous internship, volunteer, or work experience in a business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales or activity targets.