Job Description

As an Accounting Student on Attachment, you will assist the finance team in various accounting tasks. This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in accounting principles, financial reporting, and office operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Organize a financial filing system that is easily accessible.
-Responsible for generating and processing transactions.
-Handling general accounts queries.
-Checks the amounts to be paid and received by the business.
-Arranges payment of bills and accounts.
-Keeps records of financial transactions.
-Keeps customer account details up to date.
-Compares costs with budgets.
-Assisting with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, bi- annual and annual financial reports.
-Assisting with the analysis of the financial statements.
-Assisting with the preparation of monthly management reports.
-Assisting with the management of the cash flows.
-Ensuring the implementation of accounting internal controls.
-Preparation of bank and cash reconciliations.
-Perform general administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

-Must be a registered student in the attachment year of Degree programme from a recognized institution.
-The Intern must be currently studying for a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance.
-Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
-Strong technical, organizational and time management skills.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in a professional environment.
-A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, confidentiality and pays attention to detail.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).