Accounts and Admin Assistant Intern

• Employment Type: Internship
• Employment Category: Finance
• Closing Date: April 15th, 2026
• Location: Nairobi

Elective Africa is a leading organization in structuring and executing learning and travel immersion programs across Africa. Focused on creating meaningful first-hand experiences for its diverse clientele, Elective Africa curates programs that are collaborative, impactful and give back to the communities where we work.

This role is designed for driven, high-performing individuals ready to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment. The Accounts and Admin Assistant Intern will undertake a competitive three-month training program focused on building the technical and professional capabilities required to effectively support the organization’s finance and administrative functions. During this period, the intern will gain hands-on experience in accounting, financial operations, and office administration, while working within a dynamic, mission-driven organization. The program includes mentorship from high-performing professionals and, where applicable, exposure to international operations. This is a performance-based opportunity. Interns who demonstrate exceptional capability, initiative, and consistency over the three-month period will be considered for a full-time position within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payables Support: Assist in preparing payments by verifying invoices and supporting documentation for expenses.
• Records Management: Maintain organized and accurate financial records (both digital and physical) to ensure easy retrieval.
• Treasury Support: Provide support in daily, weekly, and monthly treasury activities, including tracking basic financial movements.
• Accounts Receivables Support: Assist in monitoring billing and follow up with the relevant teams to support timely collections.
• Financial Systems: Help maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions in accounting systems.
• Cash Tracking: Support the tracking of cash movements for program funding and assist in basic reconciliations under supervision.
• Compliance Support: Assist in ensuring proper documentation and timely filing of statutory deductions (e.g., PAYE, NSSF, VAT, etc.) under guidance.
• Reporting: Support preparation of monthly financial reports and summaries.
• Audit Support: Assist in organizing documents and information required for audits.
• Cross-functional Support: Work closely with the business development team to provide basic financial and administrative support.
• Administrative & HR Support: Assist with general administrative duties including records management, and leave tracking.
• General Support: Perform any other duties assigned in support of the organization’s operations and learning objectives.
• Accounts Payables: Preparing payments with correct supporting invoices and documents, for all expenses

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Progress in professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is an added advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with accounting systems is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and willingness to support tasks beyond core responsibilities when required

Learning Opportunities

• Practical accounting skills
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Compliance and tax knowledge
• Use of financial tools and systems
• Communication and team collaboration