Accounts Receivable Intern

Kickstart your finance career with TakaTaka Solutions as an Accounts Receivable Intern in Nairobi! This opportunity is perfect for a recent graduate or diploma holder with a passion for accounting and a desire to contribute to a leading recycling company. You’ll gain hands-on experience in invoicing, receivables management, and financial reporting, all while ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance. If you possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude, this internship could be your launchpad to a full-time role within a dynamic and environmentally conscious organization.

At TakaTaka Solutions, We collect your waste like every other waste collector, but, instead of taking it to a landfill, we take it to our own sites, where we sort the waste, and then recycle 95% either ourselves or through our local partners. This represents one of the highest recycling rates in the world.

Internship- Accounts Receivables

Purpose of the Role

The Accounts Receivable Intern will support the Finance Department in receivables, ensuring timely invoicing, accurate record-keeping, and effective follow-up on outstanding payments. The role offers hands-on experience in financial operations within a dynamic recycling and waste management company.

Note: This internship is for a period of three (3) months and has the possibility of confirmation into a contractual role based on performance, discipline, and demonstrated capability.

Key Responsibilities

Invoicing & Billing

• Assist in preparing and issuing customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Verify billing data against service delivery reports and contracts.
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of all invoices.

Receivables Management

• Support in tracking outstanding invoices and preparing aging reports.
• Follow up with customers on overdue payments through calls and emails.
• Assist in reconciling customer accounts and resolving discrepancies.

Record Keeping & Documentation

• Maintain updated and organized receivables records (physical and digital).
• Post payments received into the accounting system accurately.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly AR reports.

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Support bank reconciliations related to receivables.
• Assist in preparing customer statements.
• Provide support during audits by retrieving relevant documentation.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Support process improvements within the receivables function.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• KCSE/KCPE Grade B- and above is a must.
• CPA Part I or II will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• No prior experience required (fresh graduates encouraged to apply).
• Basic exposure to accounting systems or ERP software is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to prepare and interpret simple financial reports.

Competencies:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proactive and willing to learn.