Finance Intern at Saint-Gobain

Key responsibilities:

• Post daily accounting entries including journals, accruals, and adjustments under supervision by the Senior Accountant.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all accounting records
• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate three‑way matching before posting into the ERP system.
• Assist in performing payment runs under supervision by the Senior Accountant
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and assist in resolving discrepancies
• Perform bank reconciliations as assigned by the Senior Accountant
• Record cash, bank, and petty cash transactions
• Assist in preparing monthly reporting packs and cash flow forecast/ information
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities and reporting
• Assist in preparing audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Support filing of tax returns and compliance (e.g. PAYE, VAT, SHA/SHIF, NSSF and any other relevant levies)
• Assist in preparation of cost reports to facilitate accurate product costing
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards
• Support external and internal audit processes
• Maintain well‑organised physical and electronic financial records
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and stock count processes
• Perform other finance‑related tasks as assigned by the Senior Accountant
• Support the integration agenda being implemented by the company

Minimum requirements:

• Degree in Financial/Management Accounting or B.com Accounting/ Costing degree or equivalent qualification
• 0-2 years’ relevant experience as an Accountant
• Partially/fully qualified in CPA/ACCA
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and Excel.
• Basic knowledge or exposure to SAP Business One (SAP B1) or any other ERP system is a strong advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and a proactive attitude.
• High degree of accuracy & strong numeric skills
• Ability to prioritize workload, resources and manage time
• Strong adherence and awareness of internal controls
• Results oriented with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to identify and resolve problems and put forward recommendations
• Good communication skills
• Good team working skills
• Customer focused
• Drive and initiative