About the job
Background
IFDC Kenya Office seeks to recruit finance intern for an initial period of three (3) months to assist the Finance and Accounting operations of the division. Following successful completion of the initial three (3) month internship, the internship may be extended for an additional three (3) months for a total of six (6) months, depending on the availability of funds and performance.
DUTIES
Activities Include The Following
The main task of Accounts Intern is to assist the NAFO and Accountant in Accounts and administration.
- Review to ensure that all payment documentation is complete & correct as per the IFDC procedures before forwarding to the accountant for payment.
- Stamp payment vouchers ‘PAID’ before filing.
- Maintain a systematic filing system with clear labeling, where all physical vouchers and RTs are filed.
- Verify the inventory register in collaboration with the Administration Officer for accuracy.
- Help with the verification of workshop participants’ phone numbers before disbursements.
- Maintain an updated statement of account for all Airline and cost-shared payments and make such available upon request.
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
SupervisionThe staff member will be supervised and reports to the Accountant.
Place Of WorkThe employee will be based in IFDC’s Regional Office, ICIPE in Kasarani, Nairobi.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Eligible candidates are required to apply through the IFDC Website by sending a cover letter and Cv (as one document) to the IFDC career page. All applications should be received on or before 25th August 2023. Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted. They will be invited for an oral interview & a written test.The expected start date for the above position is 1st September 2023.
Required Skills
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in the Business, Finance or Economics fields.
- CPA Qualifications is an added advantage
- Young professional with 0-1 years of experience
- Team player able to multitask
- Strong computer skills in MS office (Word, Excel and any accounting package)
- Strong written and oral communications skills in English
