Overview
VisionFund Kenya is a dynamic financial services
company and a key investment of World Vision Kenya, committed to fostering
sustainable financial inclusion. Learn more at www.visionfundkenya.co.ke.
The Intern Accounts Assistant supports the Finance function within the VisionFund
Kenya Office. Reporting to the Financial accountant the individual supports the
finance team in strengthening internal controls, maintaining proper
documentation, and improving efficiency in financial operations.
The intern assists in ensuring accurate processing of
financial transactions in compliance with VisionFund Kenya policies and
applicable financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Payment Processing
- Process bank & M-Pesa payments, including
business floats, statutory payments, invoices, and staff wages accurately.
- Verify supplier invoices, ETR receipts, and
LPOs.
Payroll Administration
- Review payroll adjustments and reports.
- Process payroll transactions and post monthly
payroll journals.
Cash Flow Management
- Monitor daily bank balances and maintain cash
flow reports.
- Manage short-term cash requirements and
inter-bank transfers.
Bank Reconciliation
- Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate
accounting records.
General Ledger & Month-End Close
- Maintain and reconcile ledger accounts.
- Post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and
intercompany transactions.
- Support month-end and year-end closing
processes.
- Prepare and post end-of-month journals.
Tax & Statutory Compliance
- Prepare statutory tax returns/payments (VAT,
PAYE, withholding tax, excise duty).
- Ensure compliance with local and international
tax regulations.
Reporting Support
- Prepare funded project reports and monitor
budgets.
- Generate management reports.
- Ensure proper safe custody management.
- Any other Duties assigned or delegated
- And any other duties that may be assigned from
time to time by the supervisor
Ideal
Candidate Profile
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Section 3
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Administration,
Accounting or Finance
Key
Competencies:
Technical Skills:
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles
- Familiarity with accounting software and MS
Excel
- Understanding of tax, payroll, and statutory
compliance concepts
- Exposure to bank reconciliation & financial
reporting
Soft
Skills:
- Attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Time management and ability to support deadlines
(improve TAT)
- Integrity and professionalism
- Good communication and teamwork
How to
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