Corporate Finance Internship

Fresh Life works with municipalities and urban residents to develop and scale safe, citywide inclusive and financially sustainable sanitation solutions in fast growing cities starting with Nairobi, Kisumu and Eldoret in Kenya. Our innovative solutions are designed to suit the realities of today’s cities, which are densely populated and heavily built up, particularly in low-income areas.

In achieving Fresh Life’s vision and mission of making safe sanitation accessible and affordable for everyone, forever, we must stay true to who we are as an organisation and as individuals who aim to transform cities and communities with our services.

The five core values that guide our work and interaction with our stakeholders are: Authenticity, Building Value for Stakeholders, Collaboration and Teamwork, Pragmatic Innovation, and Pursuing Excellence. You will see these values embedded in our office space, our activities, and our evaluation system to ensure that as our organisation grows rapidly, our team stays authentic to the Fresh Life culture.

About the Role

As part of the Corporate Finance team, this position involves collaborating with different teams, conducting ad hoc financial analysis, monthly budget-vs-actuals analysis and assisting in the preparation of financial reports. The Corporate Finance Intern reports to the Corporate Finance Assistant Manager or a higher-level finance professional.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Analysis:

• Support in conducting financial analysis to support decision-making processes (revenue/costs vs our operational performance).

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Support the Corporate Finance team with the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Support the team in monitoring budget variances and provide analysis to identify areas of concern or improvement.

Reporting:

• Support in the preparation of monthly financial reports to the finance committee.
• Generate ad-hoc reports as requested by the corporate finance team or other departments.

Data Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial data in relevant systems.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency in financial records.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the corporate finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
• Proficient in using data analysis software (excel, google sheets etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Location: Nairobi