Finance Intern at Emali Dedicated Children’s Agency

  • Emali, Makueni County
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Emali Dedicated Children's Agency (EDCA) is a Child Development and sponsorship organization whose mission is to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to improve their lives and the opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change in their communities. To realize this, Emali Dedicated Children's Agency implements programs in five key thematic areas including Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Child Protection and Gender Advocacy, Food Security and Livelihoods, Education and health and Nutrition and Climate Change.Finance InternKey ResponsibilitiesThe Finance Intern will provide day-to-day support in the following areas:Finance & Compliance Support
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with EDCA's internal financial procedures and donor regulations
  • Support the preparation and organization of internal and external audits
  • Participate in updating and maintaining internal control checklists and risk documentation
  • Help ensure timely filing of statutory returns (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, etc.)
Budgeting & Expenditure Monitoring
  • Assist in updating budget tracking tools and monitoring spending against budgets
  • Help prepare financial reviews of procurement requests and payment vouchers
  • Participate in monitoring burn rates and producing monthly spending summaries
Financial Reporting
  • Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports
  • Assist in verifying and coding transactions in QuickBooks Online
  • Help consolidate donor and project-specific financial reports
  • Organize and maintain financial documentation for audits and donor reporting
Administration & Record-Keeping
  • Assist in updating the fixed asset register and supporting inventory reviews
  • Help maintain organized filing systems for contracts, receipts, and accounting documents
  • Support office supply tracking and administrative purchases
  • Provide administrative support to finance staff during meetings, audits, and trainings
Child Safeguarding
  • Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable s/he to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures and conduct her/himself in a manner consistent with EDCA's Child Safeguarding Policy.
Desired Qualifications & Skills
  • Recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce
  • CPA Part II or higher; knowledge of QuickBooks Online is an added advantage
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic accounting principles
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
  • Willingness to learn, take initiative, and uphold confidentiality
  • Passion for community service and working in the non-profit sector
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