Accounts Intern at Sanergy

Job Details

We currently seek an Accounts Intern who will work in our Core Services department:

A typical day for you might include the following

• Ensure all payments are properly authorized and supported with proper documentation
• Ensure timely payments for all our service providers
• Prepare and post vendor payments to the system
• Reconcile Accounts payables and investigate any discrepancies arising
• Post revenues by creating, verifying and entering invoice transactions
• Maintain accounting records related to revenue and receivables via sales invoices, sales orders and journal entries
• Summarize receivables by creating and analyzing monthly receivables aging reports and ensuring overall credit portfolio health
• Assist in bank reconciliations
• Assist in performing month end close procedures
• Scan and attach invoices/backing documentation to payable invoices in the system on a timely basis
• Prepare and file of Statutory Deductions for payroll (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, HELB etc.)
• Assist with statutory and other audits as needed through the year
• Assist in preparation of monthly and annual reports, including Intercompany reconciliations
• Filing of all documentation for all transactions posted on a timely basis
• Support Ad Hoc projects as required

Skills and qualifications you’ll need

• Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting
• Minimum of CPA Part 2 or ACCA Part 2 or other accounting designation
• Good understanding of accounting processes and procedures
• High Proficiency in computer software including Office (Excel and Word) and Google (Gmail, Google Docs etc.)
• Familiarity with M-Pesa B2C or Kopo Kopo interfaces a definite plus
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and a proven ability to prioritize competing deliverables
• Experience working with professional accounting, MIS or enterprise resource planning software an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and customer service orientation

Qualities you’ll need to fit in well with the Sanergy-Stars

• A collaborative spirit that compels you to work beyond your team
• A desire to understand and serve customers
• A willingness to embrace diversity, integrity, and empathy
• An innovative approach to assessing and testing new ideas
• An enthusiasm to achieve set targets and improve yourself professionally