Accounts Intern

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time Accounts Intern in Nairobi. The role covers support for accounts payable and receivable, bookkeeping and data entry, and assistance with statutory compliance and audits.

Key responsibilities

• Generate, verify and dispatch client invoices and receipts, and match supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes before processing payments.
• Track outstanding customer balances, update accounts receivable logs and help draft payment reminders.
• Enter daily financial transactions, expenses, petty cash vouchers and bank statements into the accounting system.
• Maintain an organized, secure digital and physical filing system for financial records and payment vouchers.
• Help cross-check bank records against internal spreadsheets to identify and report variances.
• Compile data for monthly statutory deductions (PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, Housing Levy) and VAT filings, and help retrieve, scan and sort documents during audits.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a closely related field.
• Active CPA candidate (Section 1, 2 or fully qualified parts).
• Previous internship or attachment in accounts receivable and accounts payable is highly advantageous.
• Strong foundation in basic accounting, double-entry bookkeeping and financial ethics.

Required skills

• Familiarity with mainstream accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Tally or ERP tools.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (sorting, formulas, formatting).

Applications are made by sending a CV to the employer's recruitment email; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates are contacted.