Finance Intern – Accounts Payable Support

About the role

Stratostaff East Africa is looking for a Finance Intern to join its Finance & Strategy department. The role focuses on providing administrative and accounting support, primarily within the Accounts Payable function, offering hands‑on experience in finance operations.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, verify and organise supplier invoices, matching them with purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Prepare invoices for processing, capture them in the accounting system and monitor approval status.
• Assist in creating payment schedules and reconciling supplier statements.
• Maintain both physical and electronic filing systems for finance documents.
• Support month‑end activities, account reconciliations and audit documentation.
• Perform data entry, update finance records and handle routine supplier queries under supervision.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• CPA Part I completed (CPA Part II is an advantage).
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and Accounts Payable processes.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.