As part of strengthening the operations of Youth Alive! Kenya in Kisumu, we seek to recruit a suitable young person to join our impressive team of professionals as a Finance Intern. Reporting to the Regional Coordinator, the position will entail providing direct assistance to the Youth Alive! Kenya Operations in Nyanza and Western Regions.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- In consultation with the regional coordinator prepare timely financial project reports
- Keep and maintain proper records of expenses incurred by the project.
- Assist the regional coordinator in Preparing project and activity budgets
- Ensure the prompt and consistent recording of financial transactions;
- Ensure the efficient running of the Youth Alive! Kenya office by maintaining adequate office supplies
- Manage daily cash-flow of the various projects and attend to all project financial and administrative matters on a daily basis;
- Any other duty that you may be called upon to execute from time to time
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Have Minimum of CPA II or currently pursuing a degree in Finance/Accounting.
- Aged between 21-24 years.
- Able to multi task in a fast paced environment.
- High levels of integrity.
- Must be a team player.
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced and culturally diverse environment.
- Driving license would be an added advantage.
The position is for an initial period of 3 months with an opportunity for renewal. If you believe you merit our consideration, please email us your letter of application alongside detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, email and day-time telephone contacts to be received by the close of business on 1st September 2010 to hr@youthalivekenya.org.The email should have a subject line: FINANCE INTERN –KISUMU. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 8th September 2010, consider your application unsuccessful.
Kindly be advised that this is a non remunerated position. Interviews will be held in Kisumu and any costs incurred will not be Youth Alive! Kenya’s responsibility.