Accounts Intern – Mombasa

IslandNest HR is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client. We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Accounts Intern to join a growing retail and e-commerce business dealing in home and office furniture and related products.

The role provides practical exposure to accounting operations while supporting sales, inventory and customer-facing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day bookkeeping, financial records and account reconciliations.
• Assist with reconciliation of sales, M-Pesa, bank and other payment transactions.
• Process and maintain supplier invoices and purchase documentation.
• Assist with supplier account reconciliations.
• Support statutory tax compliance and monthly payroll activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock movement records.
• Assist with stock counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Prepare basic financial schedules, reports and summaries.
• Assist in preparing and reconciling employee statutory deductions and remittances, including PAYE, NSSF, SHA and Housing Levy.
• Support retail and customer-facing operations when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• CPA qualification  is an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting principles and Kenyan statutory requirements.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused attitude and willingness to support retail operations.
• Ability to learn quickly, take initiative and work effectively as part of a team.