Finance Graduate Internship at Plan International

Role Purpose

Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.  We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.  We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Dimensions of the Role

This job role provides a learning opportunity for the finance intern. The incumbent will be reporting to the Senior Accountant.  S/he will be a learning assistant in the finance department.  The post holder does not directly manage a budget or approve any spending. This position does not have direct reports.

 Areas of Learning/ Duties

• Learn how to review all financial commitment and payments to ensure compliance to organisation policies and budget availability.
• Learn to post approved invoices into the SAP system in preparation for payments.
• Learn the payment process in SAP to enable payment processing and forwarding of remittance to vendors.
• Learn how to manage staff and vendor accounts, follow up on outstanding advances and compile and submit a report to the Senior Accountant.
• Learn how to prepare monthly schedules for withheld taxes and filing of the withholding tax forms.
• Learn how to prepare suppliers reconciliation reports.
• Learn how to prepare financial reports.

 Education Qualifications Required

• Graduate with a degree in Finance/Accounting or related field.
• At least CPA Part 2 or other professional qualifications in accounting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Knowledge and Skills that the Intern will demonstrate at the End of the Period

• Understanding and usage of financial system ( SAP)
• Analytical  skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Creativity and Innovation
• Financial Reporting skills
• Working with finance and non-finance teams

Criteria for eligibility

Those eligible to apply to participate in the internship program shall be Kenyan citizens who meet the following criteria:

• Graduates from Kenyan universities
• Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the last 24 months.
• Graduates who are below 25 years old and willing to commit their time on the program for the entire year
• Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn
• Graduates who are currently not in employment

Type of Role: Internship