Account Intern at Greenlight Planet

Overall Description:

The accounts intern will support the senior associate who is  responsible for the AP and AR Functions of Greenlight Planet Kenya Ltd.

Role will include but not limited to Receiving, Processing & Verifying Supplier Invoices, Confirming Customer Receipts, Reconciling and Adjusting Supplier & Customers Ledgers, Bank Reconciliations and timely Recording of Transactions.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation of processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Receive and process all Purchase Orders, Invoices, Expense Forms, and request for payments.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations of Cash, Bank and MPESA Accounts.
• Confirmation of Customer Receipts and follow up on Customer Accounts that are overdue.
• Maintaining filing systems of all accounting and finance documents and vouchers in a manner which ensures ease in retrieval and reference.
• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
• Scheduling and preparing payments on the Payment Tracker.
• Reconciliation and Adjustment of Accounting Ledgers by Verifying and Posting Account Transactions and subsequent matching of the same.
• Verifies Vendor and Customer Accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Assist in the filing of VAT Returns as well as Reconciliation of the same.
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplishes Accounting and Organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Finance and/or Accounting or any other related field.
• CPA/ACCA qualification is a must.
• Must be Computer literate; proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have strong Analytical and Communication skills.
• Team player and proactive to learn.
• Must be honest and of high integrity.
• Must be able to work under pressure with strict deadlines and with minimal or no supervision.
• Proficient in Data Entry and Management.
• 1-2 years Accounts Payable or General Accounting Experience.

 Key Competencies

• Organizing and Prioritizing.
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Effective Information Management Skills.
• Problem-Solving Skills.
• Team Work.
• Ability to meet Deadlines.