Intern - Finance Department at United States International University - USIU Africa

Summary:

Reporting to the Principal Accountant, the Intern shall be responsible for duties assigned in the various sections –Student Accounts, Treasury and Management Accounts.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:

Student Accounts

• Perform reconciliations of selected general Ledger Accounts.
• Assist with old student debt analysis.
• Assist in student related queries.
• Assist in refund preparation.
• Document filing/stamping where necessary.
• Post transactions to Journals, Ledgers and other records.
• Gathering financial data for adhoc and monthly reports

Treasury

• Assist in responding to student queries at the Front Office (emails and telephone calls).
• Clean daily bank statements for up-loading.
• Follow up on un-accounted for cash disbursements/imprest on advances issued for projects and to staff.
• Verification of cash receipts.
• Follow up on un-paid non-tuition invoices.

Management Accounts

• Perform reconciliations of selected general Ledger Accounts.
• Assist with Tax Return Compilation (all taxes other than PAYE).
• Supplier statement reconciliations.
• Supplier payments processing including raising payment vouchers and raising payments via cheque.
• Document filing/scanning/stamping where necessary.
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
• Gathering financial data for adhoc and monthly reports.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to Inquiries.

Requirement for Appointment:

Education/Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Other requirement: CPA, ACCA, CCP or CIFA Qualification.
• Other requirements:
  • Personal accident insurance to cover for personal risks during the internship period.
  • Medical insurance cover by NHIF or other reputable medical insurance firm.

Personal Attributes & Competencies:

• Confidentiality and high level of integrity;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Self motivated;
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail;
• High degree of honesty.
• Adaptability and reliability.