Accounts Intern at BasiGo

About BasiGo

BasiGo is an early-stage e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionise the public transportation sector by providing bus owners with a cost-effective electric alternative to diesel. We’re looking for an Accounts Intern to join our team. The Accounts Intern will report directly to the Finance Manager.

You might like this job if: 

• You enjoy working with numbers and have a strong attention to detail attribute
• You’re able to think on your feet and assist with the creation of systems, policies, and processes that support scale
• You’re ambitious, quick to learn new skills, and like to multitask.
• You want to create a cleaner, safer, and technologically advanced future for African cities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Daily Accounting Support:
  • Assist in processing & posting various accounting transactions, including journal entries, bank deposits, payments and reimbursements
  • Maintain and update accounting records, files and documentation.
  • Support the accounts team in ad-hoc administrative tasks
• Accounts Payable & Receivable:
  • Support in timely and accurate booking of vendor invoices
  • Support payment processing through the preparation of the payment file
  • Assist with collecting and filing new-hire documentation.
  • Support the receivables team in daily customer billing and deposit confirmation

• Month-End Reporting:
  • Assist in regular and monthly bank reconciliations
  • Support the team in timely month-end reporting by assisting with other account reconciliations and schedules.

Education:

• A recent graduate in Finance, Accounting or other business-related fields

 Experience:

• Internship or volunteer experience in an accounting or finance role 

Skills:

• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Strong communication, time management and organisational skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• A strong attention to detail and the ability to notice discrepancies in data 
• A proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and maintaining a high-quality standard when working under time pressure.
• Excited to learn & not scared of asking questions

Nice to have

• Experience with accounting software
• Should have completed or be currently pursuing an Accounting certification, i.e CPA