Finance Intern

Job purpose

The objectives of this position is to provide a learning environment for an aspiring finance and accounting professional, while contributing to the finance, administration and logistics function. We are looking for a bright hands-on Finance Intern to be a key member of the Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Receive and examine payment requests supporting documents
Assist with recording invoices into the accounting system
Assist with positing of captured invoices for timely payment processing
Help in the reconciliation of account receivables and payables, banks, bill payments or inventories
Ensure that all recurrent invoices and utility bills are paid on time
Assists staff as needed on creating clear and understandable purchase requests and other documentation.
Prepare the required documentation of supplies and transactions and completed to Farsight Africa’s standards.
Filing of all supporting documents for administration and projects and ensuring the filing system of the organization is in order.
Other duties as requested by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

The candidate should have the following minimum qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a finance related discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Honours, Upper Division
Minimum of B+ in KCSE
CPA(s) or its equivalent is an added advantage
Good communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong numeracy, analytical, strategy and research skills
Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly

Location and Duration

The position will be based in Nairobi and the indicative start date is 1st February 2021. The internship is expected to run for a period of 2 months with possible extension based on satisfactory performance.

Send in your resume, accompanied by a cover letter, in PDF format with the subject “Finance Intern” to jobs@farsightafrica.com on or before the 21st January 2021.

Apply via :

jobs@farsightafrica.com