Finance Intern at Nation Media Group

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage invoice intake, validation, and posting; generate invoices; follow up on missing documentation; prepare payments with necessary approvals and maintain transaction records.
• Handle bank transactions, perform reconciliations, and ensure accurate, up-to-date cash and bank records.
• Post accounting entries, maintain the general ledger, and ensure the accuracy of financial records, including cash operations.
• Assist in preparing management accounts, job costing, and analyzing financial data for trends and variances.
• Oversee the creditors' ledger, support credit management, and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Organize financial records, collaborate with team members, and participate in financial audits and compliance reviews.
• Assist in special projects and other tasks as required to support the finance team's objectives.

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field. 
• CPA (K), ACCA Finalist.
• Previous internship or part-time experience in finance, accounting, or a related role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools; basic knowledge of data analytics & reporting skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.