Intern Job in Kenya

Intern Job in Kenya – Finance

Forum Syd is a Swedish development platform for 159 organizations with a Country Office in Kenya. Our common aim is sustainable development, global justice and poverty reduction.

We provide a platform for the exchange of experiences, the design of new development methods, and collaboration towards result improvement and effecting change.

Forum Syd’s main focus is on Democracy and Rights, Sustainable Use of Natural Resources as well as Gender equality.

Forum Syd achieves this through the strengthening of civil society organizations.

Title: Finance Intern

Reporting to: Finance Officer

Contract Period: 3 months

Responsibilities for the position:

Preparation accurate financial reports with the help of Finance Officer
Assist Finance Officer in preparation of payment vouchers, cheques & disbursements
Filing of Accounting & procurement documents
Work closely with Finance officer on daily finance routines
Admin support and coordination of procurement of goods & services
Manage the monthly tracking of our physical inventory
Assist in posting journal entries
Other duties as maybe prescribed by Finance Officer

Desirable knowledge & Skills

A degree in Finance/Accounting and at least CPA II
Excellent skills in spreadsheet and an understanding of computerized accounting system
Ability to learn and adapt quickly
High level of Integrity
Previous internship with an INGO will be an added advantage (Not mandatory)

Duty Station: Based in Nairobi office

Qualified applicants are invited to send their covering letter and C.V. (Maximum 2 pages) through e-mail to

Country Representative

Forum Syd Kenya

P.O. Box 1419, Karen, 00502,

Nairobi

E-mail: stephen.gichohi@forumsyd.org

Copied to purity.chepkemoi@forumsyd.org

Indicate “Finance Intern” in the e-mail subject line.

Deadline for application is 28th May 1730 hours EAT.

Application received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted