Oxford University Press offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various finance functions including data analysis, budgeting, reporting, and market research. The intern will support the finance team in delivering key insights and maintaining financial accuracy while gaining exposure to corporate finance, investment banking, and financial planning.
The
successful candidate will be reporting to the Commercial and Business
Performance Analyst in Nairobi.
Principal
Accountabilities:
Data
Analysis
- Assist in analysing
financial data to identify trends, variances, and insights that support
business decisions and investment opportunities.
Reporting
- Assist in preparing
financial reports and presentations for internal meetings and senior
management including but not limited to weekly sales reports, Daily sales
tracker, monthly overhead schedules, turnover pack and monthly reporting
pack
Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting
- Support the budgeting
process by gathering relevant data and contributing to financial models
and forecasts.
Auditing
Support
- Assist in internal and
external audit processes by compiling necessary documentation and
preparing audit reports. Supporting the execution of internal control
framework tests (ICF).
Market
Research
- Assist to conduct
research on industry trends, competitor performance, and market
developments to support strategic planning.
Investments
- Assist in evaluation of
the return on investment (ROI) of front list titles and ensure effective
management of first costs.
Requirements
Qualifications
and Experience
- Completed a degree in
Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Qualified accountant
CPA(K), CFA or ACCA.
- Proficiency in MS 365
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Attributes:
- Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft
Excel and other financial tools.
- Excellent attention to
detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work
independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication
skills and a willingness to learn.
- Agility
How to
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