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Organization: Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH)
Country: Kenya
City: Nairobi
Office: PATH Nairobi, Kenya
Tracking Code 11509 Job Description
Title: International Accounting Internship
Location(s) of internship: Nairobi, Kenya
Global Program: Global Accounting Services
Start Date: May 25th ,2022
Duration: Six (6) months
Estimated number of hours per week: 32.
Will the intern be receiving a stipend? *: YES
Will the intern travel? (Local or international): NO
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.
The Accounting division is responsible for driving all activities related to PATH’s accounting and financial functions and ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), PATH policies and procedures, internal controls, and audit support operating in 20+ countries. The team works closely with partners in human resources, legal, IT, office of grants and contracts, and the extended program leadership team to not only educate regarding finance and accounting procedures, but also explore how the finance function can support program and other operations groups in building and optimizing finance business processes and systems to meet future needs and demands
Description of internship project: In general, the Kenya Country Program is interested in rolling out a robust Internship program for several reasons. Since we believe that there are mutual benefits in any internship, it is our desire that we would like to highlight the potential benefits of a well-structured internship program.
PATH Kenya is seeking an intern to support the accounting team.
The intern will support the team in Account Reconciliations and Clean-up of old Outstanding items, Support of 2 Country offices, Month End /Quarter close, Assist in External and Internal Audits.
This internship is designed to provide a practical work experience to continuing students or recent graduates from a finance and accounting program.
Benefit to Intern: The intern will:
Gain exposure to real-world problems and issues that perhaps are not found in textbooks.
Cultivate adaptability and creativity in a dynamic world
Develops the intern’s professionalism
Building experiences while applying academic concepts and principles
Have personal growth experiences and exposure to different job opportunities
Have access and exposure to a global health network
Internship’s goals and learning objectives:
Accounting Skills/ERP Systems
Advanced Excel
INGO exposure
Teamwork/Communication skills
Skills to be developed and/or expanded during internship:
Expand knowledge in accounting
Working knowledge of global accounting operations in the NGO sector,
Exposure to accounting systems (unit 4/Blackline/Salesforce that will further enhance he/her knowledge and skills
Develop usage of Microsoft office suit (Advanced excel)
Proposed activities: Assist the IAS Team with:
Account Reconciliations
Month/Quarter end close
Vendor creation
Registration of transactions
Support of country offices and other IAS Team members
Learning outcomes (how the Intern’s performance will be evaluated): Using performance evaluation tools available at PATH after every 3 months
Required skills and experience: Graduating with an Accounting/Finance degree/Computer skills/Excel usage
PATH Kenya is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH Kenya is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH Kenya does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Job Location Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya Company Location Nairobi, Kenya Position Type Intern
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