Finance Intern at Uraia Trust

Uraia Trust is looking for a Finance Intern in Nairobi.

Uraia Trust is a facilitative national organization which works to provide quality, gender-responsive civic education and empower Kenyans to exercise their civic duty in order to realize their constitutional aspirations. As per the Strategic Framework (2021 – 2025), Uraia Trust believes that if Kenya has an informed and empowered citizenry, then Kenyans will be better equipped to take personal and collective responsibility for the country’s democratic transformation. This goal will be accomplished through three outcome areas: i) an effective ecosystem for continuous quality civic education and engagement ii) increased responsiveness and accountability in Kenya’s public spaces iii) develop a national consensus on Utu.

Position: Finance Intern
Reports to: Finance Officer
Direct Reports: N / A

The Finance Intern is responsible for assisting the Finance Unit in the day-to-day running of business processes. By getting hands-on experience, the intern will be able to understand and follow financial rules and regulations while ensuring a proper introduction to the work environment.

Focus areas of responsibility – % of time spent

• Finance Support – 70%
• Administrative duties – 30%

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining financial records, filing, and documentation
• Support in photocopying, scanning, and printing financial documents as
• Participate in the preparation for internal, donor, and external audits by collecting and organizing relevant
• Run finance-related errands to support the Finance Unit and other
• Assist in the review of partner financial support documentation to ensure compliance with internal
• Participate in periodic spot checks and monitoring of financial activities as per Uraia’s
• Attend finance-related meetings for learning and knowledge-sharing
• Take minutes during Finance Unit
• Support logistical and administrative preparations for financial workshops or departmental
• Assist in any other finance-related duties assigned by the

Academic Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or a related
• Additional certification in Accounting (e.g. CPA Part I or II) is preferred.
• This internship category is open to individuals not more than a year after their graduation with a degree in a relevant programme of study from an institution of higher
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced
• High level of integrity and
• Willingness to learn and a strong interest in NGO finance

The internship will run for six (6) months and will be full time.

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Deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026

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