Location:
Nairobi
We are looking for a candidate
to fill the position of Accounts Assistant
Intern.
Job Summary
We are looking for a
self-driven accounting Intern with a basic understanding of financial
principles and terms who is ready for an immersive, real-world experience.
Under the supervision of our staff, the Accounting Intern can expect to
participate in the preparation of journal entries, preparation of invoices,
analyze actual financial data, learn more about bookkeeping software, and
assist with other accounting activities. You should be a motivated team player
who can maintain efficiency and accuracy when multitasking. To be a strong
candidate for an Accounting Internship, you should possess an understanding of
accounting and financial principles and a positive attitude. You should be
collaborative, trustworthy, receptive to feedback, and eager to learn.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shadowing members of the accounting department as they
perform their duties. - Assist in generating client invoices.
- Assist in preparation of VAT, WHT schedules.
- Assist in generating IFRIS invoices and ensure they match
with sage invoices. - Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty
and integrity. - Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about
accounting and office operations. - Assist in filing of customer invoice, ETR and monthly Z
report and credit notes. - Assisting with audits, fact checks, and resolving
discrepancies. - Process accounts payable transactions, including vendor
payments, PO processing, supplier reconciliations. - Collaborate with internal teams, such as finance, operations,
and management, to gather financial information and provide insights.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in finance/Accounting or business-related
course with a minimum of second-class honors, upper division - Basic understanding of accounting principles and concepts.
- Familiarity with financial statements, general ledger, and
financial transactions. - Skills in using Ms. Office applications.
- Skills in filing, data entry and maintaining accurate and
complete financial records. - Attention to detail and accuracy in working with numerical
data.
- Organized and punctual.
- Well-presented and professional.
- Ability to communicate well in English and Kiswahili.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining
confidentiality. - Ability to handle sensitive financial information
responsibly. - Self-motivated and proactive in seeking opportunities to
contribute and learn. - Adaptability and flexibility to work in a dynamic and
fast-paced environment. - Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
within a team. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time
efficiently. - Eagerness to learn and stay updated with accounting
practices, industry trends, and regulatory changes.
Apply on ats.flexi-personnel.com or send your CV to recruit@flexi-personnel.com indicating Accounts Receivable as the
email subject by 4th July 2023.
NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for
job placement.
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