Accounts Intern

Job Description
Lipa Later is a consumer finance organization leveraging financial inclusion by allowing people to pay for otherwise unaffordable smart devices and other consumer items in affordable monthly instalments.
To ensure our clients receive nothing short of a high-quality range of emerging and trending products, we continue to engage in partnerships with quality brands including but not limited to Samsung East Africa, Anisuma, Oppo Kenya, Infinix, Startimes, Saruk, Tile and Carpets, House Wife’s Paradise.
We are looking for an ambitious Accounts Intern to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances. Could this be you!
The role will include the following responsibilities:

Bill and update payment on account receivable.
Update and correct payment on the core financial system.
Maintains financial records for subsidiary companies by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
Reconciles general and subsidiary bank accounts by gathering and balancing information.
Provides financial status information by preparing special reports; completing special projects.
Corrects errors by posting adjusting journal entries.
Maintains general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable detail and control accounts; adjusting entries for amortizations prepaids; analyzing and reconciling retainage and accounts payable ledgers; preparing fixed asset depreciation and accruals.
Secures financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential.
Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree recent graduate or current 4th year finalist majoring in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other Business degree/certification/professional course.
Advanced math skills/strong numerical skills; calculate interest, commissions, proportions, ratios and percentages.
A high level of initiative, thoroughness, accuracy and organizational skills required.
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and within established timeframes.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain confidentiality of information, as appropriate.
Ability to work well independently.
Ability to plan and conduct special projects or assignments.