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.
