Intern Finance at Digital Divide Data (DDD Kenya)

THE ROLE IN BRIEF

We are looking for someone with high growth potential and passionate about crunching numbers. You will enjoy working with a team passionate about making a social impact through the placement of resources. Assisting with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records. Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documents. 

Job Description

1. Book invoices in Tipalti system
2. Initiate payments via online platforms like Mpesa
3. Daily posting of financial transactions in NetSuite, Adaptive and checking ledgers for accuracy
4. Ensures that statutory payments are filed and paid within the stipulated timelines: NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, NITA & other taxes
5. Reviewing accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information
6. Implements and enforces internal financial controls
7. Attend to audit issues
8. Filing of financial documents as per the company policy
9. Any other duties that may be assigned to you.

Qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline from a recognized university.
2. CPA II  or its equivalent is an added advantage
3. Good communication skills
4. Strong numeracy, analytical, strategy, and research skills
5. Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially, Word and Excel Good knowledge of any accounting software preferable NetSuite
7. Must have a high level of integrity
8. An enthusiastic individual with outstanding problem-solving skills.
9. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail—ability to analyze data and proactively identify and address issues
10. An initiative taker who enjoys working independently once you receive clear directions from the manager
11. Passionate about social impact