Accounts Intern

Ready to launch your accounting career and make a real impact? Apply now for inABLE’s Accounts Intern position and gain invaluable hands-on experience in NGO financial management! Help track donor funds, prepare reports, and ensure compliance – all while developing your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Recent accounting graduates, this is your chance to grow and contribute!

About inABLE

inABLE is a not-for-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya and Washington, D.C., with a mission to empower African youth with disabilities through assistive technology and digital accessibility. inABLE achieves its mission by establishing various programs and collaborating with local, regional, and international partners. Through these strategic partnerships, inABLE has achieved remarkable success in empowering African youth with disabilities to use technology as a tool for education, employment, and independence.

Position Summary

The Accounts Intern will support the Finance team in daytoday accounting operations, donor fund tracking, financial documentation, and compliance. The internship is designed to provide practical, handson experience in NGO financial management while ensuring accurate financial records and adherence to donor and organizational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in posting and filing payment vouchers, receipts, invoices, and supporting documents
• Support maintenance of accurate accounting records and proper filing systems (physical and electronic)
• Assist with bank, MPesa, and petty cash documentation and reconciliations
• Support tracking of donorfunded expenditures against approved budgets
• Assist in organizing donor financial documentation for audits and reporting
• Support preparation of financial schedules and summaries for donor reports
• Assist in processing supplier, consultant, and staff payments in line with internal controls
• Support verification of invoices, contracts, and supporting documents before payment
• Assist in maintaining supplier and consultant payment records
• Support preparation of monthly financial reports and schedules
• Assist with audit preparations by compiling required documents
• Carry out other financerelated duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, CPA III or a related field.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Good organizational and recordkeeping skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Willingness to learn NGO and donor financial processes
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Safeguarding & inclusion

inABLE has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All offers are subject to background checks and adherence to PSEA and Child/Adult Safeguarding policies. inABLE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.