Finance & Administration Intern

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE INTERNSHIP

The internship aims to provide the intern with hands-on experience in Financial Management and Administrative Operations while supporting the organization’s Finance and Administration Department. The intern will be expected to provide efficient and effective accounting, bookkeeping and admin support services in helping the overall sound implementation of the functions of the Secretariat.

Specific duties and responsibilities of the finance intern.

Book Keeping & Accounting

• Matching & analyzing payment documents
• Support in preparing payment vouchers
• Support in keeping records for stationery and office consumables

Office Administration Operations and Asset Management

• Archive financial information; filing payment vouchers systematically and other documents in their respective files
• Arrangement of the store
• Support in various office administration duties as assigned
• Periodic review& reporting of the condition of assets, verification and updating the asset register
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Assessing accuracy and completeness documents
• Support preparing cashbooks
• Supporting conducting periodic asset inventories and records reconciliation
• Support grant reporting & preparations
• General support including document reviewing, budget analysis and
• project information and communication as may be advised
• Delegation or sharing of duties with others as necessary

PERSONAL QUALITIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Degree in accounting/finance or CPA (On going) preferably a final year student or recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics
• Basic Knowledge of Accounting principles and Financial Documentation
• Fluent in oral and writing English (Scored at least a B+ in KCSE or Equivalent)
• Exceptional analytical skills (scored at least a B+ in MathematicsKCSE)
• Experience or Coursework in Asset Management is an Added Advantage
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and computer literate

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of the generally accepted accounting principles
• Flexible, effective team work and interpersonal skills, good communication skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and Time-Management Skills
• Good Analytical Skills with attention to Detail and Accuracy

Attitudes and qualities

• Flexible, team player and honest with unquestionable integrity
• Well organized, neat, systemic, accountable, responsible and punctual
• Good personal grooming & personal presentation
• Willing to work long and irregular hours, shift duty and on public holidays as required
• Ability to work Independently and meet deadlines
• Discreet and ability to handle confidential Information
• Represent the organization in a professional and congenial manner in person,
• telephone conversations, and in written correspondence

RESPONSE PROPOSAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Interested applicants must include in their application the following:
• Understanding and interpretation of the ToR
• A cover Letter expressing interest and Suitability
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic Transcript or certificates
• Contact Information for at Least 2 Referees
• Any Additional supporting documents

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications, including a cover letter, CV, academic certificates, and contact information for at least 2 referees, to jobs@kewasnet.co.ke. Please ensure the subject line is: “Application – Finance and Administration Intern“.

Application deadline is 5th January 2026.