Intern – Finance Department

Summary:
Reporting to the Principal Accountant, the Intern shall be responsible for duties assigned in the various sections –Student Accounts, Treasury and Management Accounts.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:
Student Accounts

Perform reconciliations of selected general Ledger Accounts.
Assist with old student debt analysis.
Assist in student related queries.
Assist in refund preparation.
Document filing/stamping where necessary.
Post transactions to Journals, Ledgers and other records.
Gathering financial data for adhoc and monthly reports

Treasury

Assist in responding to student queries at the Front Office (emails and telephone calls).
Clean daily bank statements for up-loading.
Follow up on un-accounted for cash disbursements/imprest on advances issued for projects and to staff.
Verification of cash receipts.
Follow up on un-paid non-tuition invoices.

Management Accounts

Perform reconciliations of selected general Ledger Accounts.
Assist with Tax Return Compilation (all taxes other than PAYE).
Supplier statement reconciliations.
Supplier payments processing including raising payment vouchers and raising payments via cheque.
Document filing/scanning/stamping where necessary.
Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
Gathering financial data for adhoc and monthly reports.
Correspond with vendors and respond to Inquiries.

Requirement for Appointment:
Education/Professional Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Other requirement: CPA, ACCA, CCP or CIFA Qualification.
Other requirements:

Personal accident insurance to cover for personal risks during the internship period.
Medical insurance cover by NHIF or other reputable medical insurance firm.

Personal Attributes & Competencies:

Confidentiality and high level of integrity;
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
Excellent communication skills;
Self motivated;
Good analytical skills with attention to detail;
High degree of honesty.
Adaptability and reliability.

Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, attachment letter from your university, copy of Personal Accident Cover, names, email addresses and telephone contacts of three referees to the email address below by 5.00pm on Friday, May 20, 2022.Director, Administration
United States International University – Africa
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-finance@usiu.ac.ke

Apply via :

jobs-finance@usiu.ac.ke