Accounts Intern

Job description

Accounts Intern

Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and eager-to-learn Accounts Intern to join our growing team. You will assist in maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, reconciling bank statements, and supporting day-to-day accounting functions. This is a hands-on internship where you will gain real-world experience and develop critical accounting and finance skills.

Key Responsibilities

-Assist with data entry and daily bookkeeping into the accounting system or excel
-Help reconcile bank statements and mobile money transactions (e.g., Airtel Money, MTN MoMo)
-Support in preparing and sending out customer invoices
-Follow up on outstanding payments and update debtor records
-Assist in compiling monthly expense reports
-Support with petty cash management and replenishment processes
-Help organize supporting documents for payments and journals
-Prepare and maintain voucher files (hard copy and soft copy)
-Assist during external and internal audits with document collation
-Ensure all financial files and records are accurately archived
-Support with inventory verification and controls, if required
-Any other finance and admin tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Skills
Final-year student or recent graduate in Accounting, ACCA, CIMA, etc
Basic knowledge of accounting principles (double entry, journals, ledgers)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel; exposure to any accounting software is a plus (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Zoho Books)
Strong analytical and numerical skills
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to handle confidential information
Willingness to learn, be coached, and take initiative
Good written and verbal communication skills

What You Will Gain
Practical training in core accounting systems and procedures
Exposure to real business operations and financial reporting
Mentorship from senior finance professionals
A recommendation letter  upon successful completion