Finance Intern
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Company Details
Name:Saint-Gobain
Industry:
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Website:
http://www.saint-gobain-africa.com/
Description:
Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures and distributes building and high-performance materials, providing innovative solutions to the challenges of growth, energy efficiency and environmental protection. Whether people are at home, at work or on…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Accounting
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
- Post daily accounting entries including journals, accruals, and adjustments under supervision by the Senior Accountant.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of all accounting records
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate three‑way matching before posting into the ERP system.
- Assist in performing payment runs under supervision by the Senior Accountant
- Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and assist in resolving discrepancies
- Perform bank reconciliations as assigned by the Senior Accountant
- Record cash, bank, and petty cash transactions
- Assist in preparing monthly reporting packs and cash flow forecast/ information
- Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities and reporting
- Assist in preparing audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
- Support filing of tax returns and compliance (e.g. PAYE, VAT, SHA/SHIF, NSSF and any other relevant levies)
- Assist in preparation of cost reports to facilitate accurate product costing
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards
- Support external and internal audit processes
- Maintain well‑organised physical and electronic financial records
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and stock count processes
- Perform other finance‑related tasks as assigned by the Senior Accountant
- Support the integration agenda being implemented by the company
Minimum requirements:
- Degree in Financial/Management Accounting or B.com Accounting/ Costing degree or equivalent qualification
- 0-2 years’ relevant experience as an Accountant
- Partially/fully qualified in CPA/ACCA
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and Excel.
- Basic knowledge or exposure to SAP Business One (SAP B1) or any other ERP system is a strong advantage.
- Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and a proactive attitude.
- High degree of accuracy & strong numeric skills
- Ability to prioritize workload, resources and manage time
- Strong adherence and awareness of internal controls
- Results oriented with the ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to identify and resolve problems and put forward recommendations
- Good communication skills
- Good team working skills
- Customer focused
- Drive and initiative
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