The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water related equipment in the East African region. Founded in 1946, business activities are focused on six principal product sectors – Water Pumps, Boreholes, Swimming Pools, Water Treatment, Generators and Solar Equipment.

Summary

The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water and energy solutions in the region. The group is Kenyan based and operates through a network of Kenyan branches as well as regional subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, among others. The company has a total complement of over 900 highly trained and professional staff spread across the region.

We are looking for qualified and talented young accounting professionals to fill the following position:-

This is a one (1) year internship programme that provides a challenging and stimulating work environment with excellent growth opportunities. Candidates who will be successful in this programme stand a good chance to be deployed within the Group Shared Services on permanent basis.

The main tasks during the internship period are:-

• General ledger maintenance and analysis
• Cash office operations
• Bank reconciliation and cash book management
• Job costing
• Preparation of management accounts
• Credit management
• Creditors ledger maintenance
• Ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements

Role Specifications:-

• Graduate in a relevant discipline from a recognised university (minimum Upper Second-Class Honours Degree)
• Fully Qualified CPA (K) or ACCA
• Good computer skills including MS Office packages
• Experience in ERP will be an added advantage
• A good team player with strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English
• Proficiency in French language (written and spoken) will be an added advantage