Accountant Intern

Location: Kose Heights, Hurlingham, Nairobi

Role Description:

As an Accountant Intern at Contrarian Capital, you will play a vital role in maintaining our financial integrity and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Tax Preparation and Compliance: Accurately prepare and submit individual tax returns in accordance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Financial Reporting: Compile and analyse financial data to create comprehensive financial statements and tax filings for the company.
• Management Reporting: Prepare detailed profit and loss statements and balance sheets for management review.
• Payroll Oversight: Ensure precise and timely processing of payroll, ensuring accurate employee payments.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain meticulous financial records using advanced accounting software.
• Bookkeeping: Manage all bookkeeping activities, including recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and generating financial reports.
• Process Improvement: Assist in the development and refinement of accounting processes and internal controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.
• A minimum of B+ in Mathematics in KCSE and an overall KCSE grade of at least B+.
• Strong skills in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.

Benefits:

Training: Comprehensive training program provided to support your professional growth.