Job opportunity

Finance Assistant - Internship

Westwing Securities Ltd Nairobi 5 years ago

Job description

Overview

Westwing Securities Ltd is a budding investment, economic and financial management firm based in Nairobi, Kenya. The firm is looking for a Finance Assistant on an initial internship basis for an initial period of four months with a possible two year contract of service based on satisfactory performance.

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Research on financial and economic environment,
  • Search and select investment opportunities,
  • Assist in managing investments and projects,
  • Monitoring of government securities,
  • Assist in managing assets and properties,
  • Synthesise and analyse financial data,
  • Assist in tax returns and compliance,
  • Update records and prepare financial statements,
  • Prepare cost analysis and forecast reports,
  • Keep track of accounts payables and receivables,
  • Generate financial reports, charts, tables, and models,
  • Prepare regular financial management reports.
  • Other duties and functions assigned by the manager

Requirements and qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor Degree in Finance

Additional education

Professional Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant, ACCA, or
  • Certified Financial Analyst, and,

Membership in a relevant Professional Body

Experience

None

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • statistical analysis

Additional skills

  • Budgeting, corporate finance, cost accounting, government securities,
  • Problem solving, planning, forecasting, statistical analysis, cashflow,
  • Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Email; Internet,
  • Appreciation of Sage Pastel Accounting software,
  • Attention to detail, organisational and time management skills,
  • Good knowledge of accounting practices,
  • Top of the line abilities in maths with positive attitude;

Driving license is an added advantage.

Terms and conditions

Any suitably qualified candidates may submit their applications and must attach:

  • Curriculum Vitae,
  • Copies of certificates
  • National ID or passport, in ONE consolidated PDF document to westwingsecurities@gmail.com before 8th February 2021

ENSURE YOU SUBMIT APPLICATION ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED

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Finance Assistant