Finance Intern at African Management Institute (AMI)

Job Description

AMI is looking for an ambitious and talented finance intern to be based at our Nairobi office on a full time basis. The main function of the Finance Intern is to assist AMI Finance team with smooth implementation of day-to-day accounting/finance transactions and ensuring implementation of donors' rules and regulations and AMI finance policies & procedure. The intern will support managing grants and contracts activities from proposal writing, implementation and close-out processes.

Responsibilities

• Costing of client proposals and preparation of projects internal budgets to ensure set margins are attained
• Compilation of grants/contracts financial reports by entering data in the reporting templates and attaching all support documents as per the Grant/contract agreements.
• Maintain an up-to-date data database of programmes and projects
• Review of payments in the accounting system by checking completeness of supporting documentation and verify the adherence of internal procedures
• Preparation of AMI month-end financial reports
• Financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting exercises. 
• Participate in financial audits, providing necessary documentation, responding to and implementation of audit findings. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills & Attributes 

• Basic understanding of financial analysis concepts. 
• Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office and Accounting software packages. 
• Ability to work tight deadlines, handle pressure and multiple concurrent activities in a fast passed environment. 
• Willingness to learn. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations within a team.

Education & Experience

A recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or any other Business-related field.

Benefits

Why join us

A high-impact, diverse and ambitious team with common values: 

• Be the best: We work really hard, are proud of what we do, and love delighting our clients with quality.
• Own it: We step up to the task, never pass the buck and hold ourselves accountable for delivering results.
• Push the limits: We ask why, embrace failure and try new things. We never settle.
• Do what’s right: We act with integrity, confront dishonesty, treat people fairly and strive to contribute to the greater good
• Always care: We don’t have ego – it’s always ‘team before me’. We are kind, we celebrate each other’s success, and we care enough to give honest feedback.

A dynamic office & team life:

• Brand new offices in Westlands, Nairobi
• Monthly team social events and yearly offsite
• Regular learning and coaching opportunities
• A hybrid working model