Finance Intern

Role Overview

This internship offers a hands-on introduction to the daily workings of a corporate finance department in Nairobi. You will support the finance team with customer billing, payment tracking, ledger upkeep, and reconciliation tasks, gaining practical exposure to how financial records are maintained and verified. Your precision and reliability will help ensure that transactions are recorded correctly and that the department meets its reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and check customer invoices, then record the corresponding financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Keep customer accounts, payment histories, and general ledger entries current and accurate.
• Track overdue customer balances and assist with follow-up communication to recover outstanding payments.
• Compile Accounts Receivable aging summaries and other routine financial schedules for review by senior staff.
• Investigate and resolve mismatches found during customer, bank, or general ledger reconciliations.
• Verify incoming payments and confirm that each transaction is posted to the correct account in a timely manner.
• Review supporting documents such as receipts, delivery notes, and approval forms to confirm transactions are complete and valid.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing by preparing journal entries, running reports, and organising supporting files.
• Maintain well-labelled, confidential financial records and retrieve documents quickly when requested.
• Undertake additional finance or accounting tasks assigned by your supervisor as the department needs arise.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Open to fresh graduates; prior internship experience in Accounts Receivable or General Ledger is a plus.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, especially around receivables and ledger entries.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel for calculations, sorting, and basic data analysis at an intermediate level.
• Familiarity with accounting software or an ERP system is an added advantage.
• Strong numerical reasoning and the ability to spot discrepancies or errors quickly.
• High attention to detail when entering data, reviewing documents, and preparing reports.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and spoken communication, plus the ability to work cooperatively with team members.
• Demonstrated integrity and a commitment to keeping financial information confidential.
• Eagerness to learn new processes and adapt to the fast-paced environment of a finance department.