Finance intern

Background

Tushinde Children’s Trust was founded in the UK in March 2010 and was registered as an NGO in Kenya in March 2011.Tushinde works with vulnerable families in the informal settlements of Mathare and Kiambiu with a main focus on providing them with access to education, health care and social support.

Tushinde is a child-focused employer and committed to child protection and the protection of vulnerable adults. All candidates will be screened prior to employment and every candidate, regardless of post applied for, will be expected to understand and adhere to the principles of child protection.

I. GENERAL MISSION

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.

Reporting line

The Finance intern will report to the Finance Assistant

Salary range

Stipend: Gross of Ksh.15,000