Finance Intern – Accounts Payable Support

About the role

Stratostaff East Africa is looking for a Finance Intern to join its Finance & Strategy department in Nairobi. The role focuses on supporting the Accounts Payable function while providing hands‑on experience in finance operations.

Key responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Support – receive, verify and organise supplier invoices, match them with purchase orders and goods received notes, and capture them in the accounting system.
• Payment Processing & Reconciliation – prepare payment schedules, assist in reconciling supplier statements and respond to routine supplier queries under supervision.
• Filing and Documentation – maintain an organised physical and electronic filing system for finance documents, ensuring all vouchers and supporting paperwork are complete.
• Financial Administration – help prepare account reconciliations, support month‑end activities, maintain accurate supplier master records and assist with audit documentation.

Required profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• Professional Certification: CPA Part I completed (CPA Part II is an advantage).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, with a basic understanding of accounting principles and Accounts Payable processes.
• Skills & Competencies: High accuracy, strong organisational and record‑management abilities, good analytical and numerical capabilities, integrity and a willingness to learn.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office