Carbon Finance Intern

Company Details

Name:BURN
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Industry: Oil & Energy
Description: BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products aimed at saving lives and forests in the developing world. The company revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving a business case for selling high-quality, locally manufactured, unsubsidized stoves. S… BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products aimed at saving lives and forests in the developing world. The company revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving a business case for selling high-quality, locally manufactured, unsubsidized stoves. Since 2013, BURN has sold over 200,000 such stoves in East Africa, reaching more than 1,000,000 beneficiaries. These stoves have saved $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood, while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells approximately 10,000 stoves per month and plans to double sales by the end of 2017. View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Not specified
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Accounting, Audit, Finance

Job Description

Role Overview

BURN is hiring a Carbon Finance Intern to support its Carbon Finance team with the financial records, payment tracking, and documentation that keep carbon-related operations running smoothly. You will work across invoice checks, payment follow-ups, SharePoint filing, and audit preparation, helping ensure the team has accurate information when it matters. This internship is designed for someone eager to apply finance knowledge in a hands-on role while learning directly from experienced finance professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Save, arrange, and maintain financial documents and records in SharePoint so they are ready for internal and external reporting.
  • Monitor payment progress and work with other departments to follow up on amounts that remain outstanding.
  • Check purchase invoices and receipts, identify mismatches, and help resolve discrepancies.
  • Provide administrative support for finance workflows, including assisting with Purchase Requisition Form (PRF) approvals.
  • Prepare and organize supporting documents when the team needs to respond to financial and tax audits.
  • Support routine Carbon Finance and general finance operations as part of the wider team.
  • Carry out additional duties assigned by the line manager or senior management.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Minimum CPA Section 4 qualification.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Organized and detail-focused, with confidence handling files, records, and financial documentation.
  • Results-oriented, able to prioritize tasks and manage several assignments in a fast-paced workplace.
  • Good communication skills and a strong willingness to learn.
  • Able to work independently and follow instructions accurately and consistently.

What We Offer / Why Join

  • Practical, hands-on experience in daily Carbon Finance and general finance operations.
  • Exposure to invoice processing, payment tracking, and document management using SharePoint.
  • First-hand involvement in supporting financial and tax audits.
  • Mentorship and guidance from the Carbon Finance team.
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