Carbon Finance Intern – Nairobi

About the role

BURN is seeking a highly motivated Carbon Finance Intern to provide support to the Carbon Finance department. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging environment that recognizes and rewards creativity, initiative, and contributions, then this is the job for you.

Key responsibilities

• Save, organize, and file financial documents and records on SharePoint for internal and external reporting.
• Track payments and liaise with other departments on outstanding amounts.
• Identify and address discrepancies related to purchase invoices and receipts.
• Support administrative tasks, e.g., approving Purchase Requisition Forms (PRFs).
• Assist the finance team during financial and tax audits by preparing and organizing supporting documents.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the line manager or senior management.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a minimum qualification of CPA Section 4.
• Proficiency in MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable handling files and records.
• Results‑oriented, able to prioritize effectively and multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Able to work independently and follow instructions accurately and consistently.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• SharePoint