Finance Intern at Amotech Africa

Amotech Africa is offering an exciting opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world financial operations under the guidance of experienced finance professionals. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Receivable Accountant and will be responsible for the following:

• Preparing payment vouchers for suppliers and other payments, maintaining accurate records.
• Reconciling supplier balances and ensuring they align with supplier statements.
• Assisting in filing statutory deductions to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Supporting petty cash management and ensuring accurate transaction accounting.
• Assisting in bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Supporting in payables management, ensuring timely posting and payments.
• Participating in budgeting and forecasting activities to gain insight into financial planning.
• Assisting in project costing
• Ensuring proper documentation and filing of financial records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Assisting in tracking and processing employee expense requisitions and claims as per company policy.
• Contributing to improving financial processes and efficiency through data analysis and reporting.
• Adhering to the organization’s finance policies and procedures while performing all assigned duties.

Qualifications Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting/ CPA Part II, or a related field
• Preferably 3-6 months relevant experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of Kenyan taxation laws and statutory deductions (e.g., PAYE, VAT, NSSF, NHIF, Withholding Tax).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software is an added advantage.