Finance and Accounts Intern at HostAfrica Limited

Company: HostAfrica Limited Qualification: Bachelor's Degree Experience Length: 12 Months Job Location Type: In-Person Country: Kenya Region: Nairobi Experience Level: Graduate Industry: Cloud Computing Function: Accounting

About HOSTAFRICA
HOSTAFRICA is a leading provider of cloud computing and web hosting solutions, committed to delivering innovative, high-performance services to its customers. The company fosters a creative and supportive work environment, helping team members grow and develop in their careers.

Job Overview
The Finance and Accounts Intern will assist in the day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring accurate and timely entry of financial transactions. This role supports the production of key financial reports, ensures compliance with accounting standards, and helps maintain financial data integrity. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting and finance within the cloud computing industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in posting transactions to accounting software to generate financial reports such as profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
  • Support the management of accounts payables and reconciliations
  • Help in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data in accounting systems
  • Assist with preparing supporting information for financial audits
  • Aid in tax compliance and coordinate with relevant stakeholders
  • Assist with banking functions and reconcile bank statements
  • Process payments for customers and suppliers, and address accounting-related queries
  • Help with the preparation and submission of statutory deductions and filings within set deadlines
  • Assist in managing petty cash, reviewing cash requests, and ensuring documentation accuracy
  • Contribute to the preparation of departmental reports
  • Organize and file financial documents for easy retrieval
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the finance team

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Professional qualifications such as CPA IV or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks and other accounting software
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, particularly in handling large datasets
  • Experience in the IT industry is an advantage

Personal Attributes

  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Self-starter with a collaborative mindset
  • High integrity and attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to career@hostafrica.com, with “Finance and Accounts Intern” as the subject line.

HostAfrica Limited

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