Finance Intern at Centum

Job Description

Centum is East Africa’s leading investment company listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. We are an investment channel providing investors with access to a portfolio of inaccessible, quality, diversified investments.

Key Accountabilities

Transactions processing: Assist in processing and posting of supplier invoices and outgoing payments and following up with signatories to ensure payment instructions are signed. Compliance and Controls: Assist in the preparation of tax schedules and prompt filing of taxes to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Financial reporting: Assist in preparation of accounting reports including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cashflow statements. He/she will assist in analysing financial information that will aid decision making. Records management: Assist in management of finance related documents.

Eligibility Criteria

The ideal candidates must possess the following:

Fresh Graduate in a Business, Finance or Investment related Degree. Graduated with at least a Second Class Upper. Highly motivated and talented young professionals willing to learn and work in the Finance Department. Have obtained a minimum of B+ in KCSE or equivalent. CPA(K) or ACCA qualification shall be considered as an added advantage. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). An effective team player. IT proficiency including advanced MS Excel skills. Ability to work effectively and with minimum supervision. Accuracy and attention to detail. Experience in the payables and receivables sections. Awareness of business trends. Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.