Finance Intern

  • Full-time

Company Description

Burhani Engineers is Burhani Engineers is one of the best engineering companies  headquarted in Nairobi, Kenya, with offices in Tanzania and Rwanda.. We are committed to excellence and have been a cornerstone of innovation and reliability in the engineering industry for many years.

Our team of highly skilled and experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering top-notch solutions to various sectors. Our expertise spans across electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering, as well as instrumentation, allowing us to cater to a wide array of projects.

 

Job Description

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

  • Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
  • Prepare and send customer invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables.

Bank Reconciliation:

  • Reconcile bank statements with the company’s financial records regularly.
  • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Financial Record Keeping:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

General Ledger Maintenance:

  • Assist in maintaining the general ledger by posting journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately.
  • Expense Management:
  • Process employee expense claims and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Monitor and reconcile company credit card transactions.

Payroll Support:

  • Assist with payroll processing and ensure timely payment of salaries.
  • Maintain payroll records and handle related queries.

Administrative Support:

  • Provide administrative support to the Finance department as needed.
  • Assist in the preparation of financial documents and reports for audits.

Compliance and Reporting:

  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
  • Assist in preparing documents for external audits and regulatory reporting.

Ad Hoc Tasks:

Undertake other accounting and finance-related tasks as assigned by the Senior Accountant or Finance Manager.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

  • Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
  • Prepare and send customer invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables.

Bank Reconciliation:

  • Reconcile bank statements with the company’s financial records regularly.
  • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Financial Record Keeping:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

General Ledger Maintenance:

  • Assist in maintaining the general ledger by posting journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately.
  • Expense Management:
  • Process employee expense claims and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Monitor and reconcile company credit card transactions.

Payroll Support:

  • Assist with payroll processing and ensure timely payment of salaries.
  • Maintain payroll records and handle related queries.

Administrative Support:

  • Provide administrative support to the Finance department as needed.
  • Assist in the preparation of financial documents and reports for audits.

Compliance and Reporting:

  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
  • Assist in preparing documents for external audits and regulatory reporting.

Ad Hoc Tasks:

Undertake other accounting and finance-related tasks as assigned by the Senior Accountant or Finance Manager.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Professional accounting qualification like CPA, ACCA

Experience:

  • Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in an accounting or finance internship.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Basic understanding of accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Certifications:
  • Relevant certifications such as AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) or similar are desirable but not required.

Additional Information

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and Relevant professional certifications (i.e. CPA, ACCA)