Accounts Intern Career Opportunity in Nairobi, Kenya - Generics Africa

Generics Africa

Position Title: Accounts Intern

Number of Positions: 1

Location: Nairobi Kenya

We are a leading Pharmaceutical Distributor, sourcing and supplying pharmaceuticals across all channels in East Africa.

We are seeking to hire an Accounts Intern to assist in petty cash management and credit control.

The intern will report to the Treasury/Receivable accountant.

Key Roles

Cashiering duties

  • Maintain/disburse petty cash
  • Maintain M-PESA account- Receipt payments made via till number.
  • Confirm and follow up on payments against cash sales
  • Count the cash in the drawer at the end of the day and ensure cash equals receipts
  • Performs daily, weekly, and monthly audits of cash/M-pesa intake and outtake
  • Liaise with the payables/ treasury accountant on monies to be disbursed.

Credit Control duties

  • Open credit Accounts for customers.
  • Conducting due diligence and assess customers credit worthiness.
  • Revenue collection from customers with accounts with the company.
  • Monthly Bank reconciliations
  • Timely and effective collection of all debts and customers payments

Any duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Commerce, or any business-related course
  • At least CPA part I
  • At least 6 months experience in accounting
  • Possess strong math skills
  • Keen observer and attentive to detail
  • Great team player, friendly with integrity
  • Willing to learn new things
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Well versed with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Can work under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Customer-oriented with proven customer service skills
  • Ability to prioritize and process multiple tasks simultaneously.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates to send CVs to recruitment@genericsafrica.com by 26th August 2022.

Clearly indicate the job title on the subject line of the email.