Finance Intern – Nairobi

About the role

The Finance Intern will be responsible for maintaining accounts payable transactions and supporting the general administration and operational finance requirements of a multinational logistics business. This is a three‑month full‑time internship based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key responsibilities

• Handle purchase orders capture, invoice matching, payment postings, supplier payments, and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Manage client billing and invoicing, and assist with statutory compliance and tax returns.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and assist in internal and external audits.
• Comply with finance standard operating procedures and manage consumables.
• Participate in implementing departmental and site Environmental Management System (EMS) objectives.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and analysis for management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Administration or Business Management.
• Preferably a semi‑qualified accountant (CPA‑K or ACCA).
• Prior experience in freight forwarding or logistics is an advantage.

Required skills

• Good IT skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel