Eastern Africa Grain Council are looking for a Finance Graduate Intern in Nairobi.
Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a regional membership-based organization with a mandate covering ten counties in Eastern Africa. The regional headquarter is in Kenya with country offices in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and Burundi. EAGC is a not for profit member organization limited by guarantee whose members are drawn from stakeholders in the grain sector including grain producers/ farmers, grain traders/millers, input suppliers of the service providers with a vision “To be the leading voice of the grain sector in Africa”. EAGC mission is “To advocate for an enabling environment and promote structured grain trade for optimum stakeholder benefits”.
We seek to fill the advertised position with an individual who is analytical, has good organizational skills, and is capable of working independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate should be highly professional, self-motivated and a proven high achiever.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and will be responsible for the following amongst others:
- Financial Management Support: Assist with recording accounting transactions on SAP Business One, maintaining organized financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines.
- Payment Processing: Process and prepare payments according to approved budgets.
- Audit Assistance: Support internal and external audit preparations by gathering necessary documentation.
- Compliance: Understand and contribute to ensuring adherence to internal policies and budget restrictions.
- Reconciliation: Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and petty cash management.
- Procurement Support: Assist with maintaining procurement records and understanding proper procedures.
- Logistical Support: Assist in coordinating and organizing program activities and meetings.
Qualification, Skills and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in business administration/ commerce.
- ACCA/CPA- Minimum level Two (2).
- Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office and Accounting software packages. – such as: SAP Business One will be an added advantage
- Strong knowledge and experience of institutional donor funding requirements
- Team player.
- High integrity, initiative and highly organized.
- Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of unanticipated assignments.
