About Job

• The Finance Intern reports to the Tushinde Children’s Trust Finance Assistant (FA).
• To ensure the smooth running of the Finance department of Tushinde.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in Finance, accounting or relevant course
• CPA section 4/ ACCA training will be an added advantage
• Proven experience working in Finance department
• Fluent written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Good understanding of MS Office/ G-Suite
• Experience in Informal Settlements: Previous experience working with vulnerable families, especially in informal settlements.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and a dynamic work environment. Adaptable in a young and growing organisation.
• A passion for ensuring that every child can enjoy their basic rights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out archiving and/or filing of supporting documents (ensure logical referencing and easy retrieval of MPESA, Bulk, Procurement documents)
• Support the sourcing of quotations and reinforcing the procurement policy
• Maintain and update Finance Folders in Google drive (Folders for allocated duties)
• Support in closure of monthly accounts
• Support during internal and external audits.
• Assist in maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
• Uber reconciliation – Follow up with staff to provide uber trips narration
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Support the administration of accounts receivable and accounts payables
• Follow up and ensure there is complete documentation of requisitions from all staff members
• Update the monthly checklist
• Support any admin work under Finance docket
• To perform any other duties requested by the Supervisor and Executive Director, as needed.

At all times the intern will be expected to:

• follow the policies and procedures of Tushinde at all times and to be an active contributor to reviews of such.
• Attend community events and visit Tushinde projects.
• comply with Tushinde financial procedure and maintain high standards of accountability in the expense of funds (due- time return of receipts etc.)
• prepare individual weekly and monthly work plans
• perform any other duties requested by the ED and/or UK ED that are in the best interests of the beneficiaries or programme.