Finance Graduate Trainee - Finance Operations

About the role

Cellulant, a payments company with offices in 10 countries and a presence in over 24 countries, is hiring a Finance Graduate Trainee in Nairobi. The trainee supports the Finance Department with daily finance operations, month-end processes, accounts receivable follow-ups, reconciliations, cash tracking and finance administration, helping keep financial records accurate and cash reports up to date.

Key responsibilities

• Accounts receivable: help invoice customers, follow up outstanding invoices by call, email and visit, resolve payment queries, support month-end collections, reconcile customer accounts and keep accurate customer records.
• Accounts payable: assist with vendor onboarding, monitor the AP mailbox for invoices, perform three-way matching in NetSuite before posting invoices, prepare weekly payment schedules and remittance advice, reconcile vendor accounts and keep vendor records accurate.
• Cash flow: update daily and weekly cash summaries, track expected receipts and planned payments, and help the Finance Supervisor with cash flow monitoring and reporting.
• Financial reporting: support month-end closing, collate bank statements and prepare bank reconciliations, validate sales orders, and support the finance team during high transaction volumes.
• Expenses: follow up on staff travel expenses and the retirement of travel advances.
• General support: data entry, daily finance tasks, improving filing and administrative processes, and other duties assigned by the Finance Supervisor.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in economics, accounting, finance, commerce or another quantitative field.
• CPA Part 2 or higher.
• Integrity, attention to detail, proactive mindset, accountability and results orientation.
• Strong communication skills and openness to feedback and coaching.

Required skills

• NetSuite (three-way matching)
• Bank reconciliations and accounts receivable/payable reconciliation

What we offer

• Competitive pay benchmarked against experience, skills and role scope.
• Personal time off, and medical and life insurance benefits where markets permit.
• Individualised career paths in a collaborative, inclusive environment.