Finance & Accounts Department – Homes Universal Ltd (covering subsidiaries such as Villa Care Ltd, Homefix Ltd, Homes Kenya Ltd, Security 24, and Sigimo Enterprises)
Reports To:
Head of Accounts / Accountant / Finance Manager
Job Purpose:
To provide accounting and administrative support to the finance department in daily operations, including data entry, reconciliations, record keeping, and preparation of financial reports while gaining practical exposure to the company’s accounting systems, procedures, and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Record daily financial transactions in accounting systems.
- Post journal entries and assist in maintaining ledgers.
- Support reconciliation of bank accounts, petty cash, and supplier statements.
- Assist in processing supplier invoices and payment vouchers.
- Help in preparing client invoices and receipting collections.
- Monitor pending payments and follow up for outstanding balances.
- Assist in preparing monthly reports such as expense summaries, petty cash reports, and reconciliations.
- Support preparation of management reports for the Head of Accounts.
- Assist in maintaining audit files and documentation.
- Support VAT, PAYE, NSSF, and NHIF reconciliations and filing preparations.
- Maintain orderly filing of accounting documents (physical and digital).
- Assist in handling internal requisitions, approvals, and payment documentation.
- Assist in expense tracking and budget variance analysis.
- Help in coding and classifying expenses by subsidiary or project.
- Work closely with finance officers, procurement, HR, and project departments.
- Attend departmental meetings and contribute to process improvement discussions.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option).
- Minimum CPA Part II or equivalent professional accounting course is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and basic accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Odoo, or Tally.
Education & Training Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
- Training in computerized accounting systems and MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Familiarity with financial reporting standards (IFRS) and Kenyan tax systems (KRA iTax) preferred.
- Basic training in audit preparation and document control is an added asset.
Experience:
Fresh graduate or candidate with up to 1 year of accounting internship or attachment experience. Experience in data entry, reconciliations, and handling accounting records within an organization will be an added advantage.
Key Skills:
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Sound organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, charts, and data validation).
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines under supervision.
- Ethical conduct and confidentiality in handling financial data.
Expertise & Capabilities:
- Understanding of double-entry principles and accounting cycle.
- Ability to prepare simple reconciliations, ledgers, and trial balances.
- Competence in document verification and error detection.
- Team player with strong commitment to learning and professional growth.
- Willingness to work across Homes Universal subsidiaries and adapt to fast-paced environments.
- Capacity to support digital finance systems and reporting dashboards.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
- Gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting and finance operations.
- Understand full accounting processes from transaction entry to reporting.
- Acquire exposure to multi-subsidiary financial operations and controls.
- Build teamwork, reporting, and communication skills.
Duration:
3 to 6 months internship, renewable based on performance and departmental needs.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the Apply Now button below.
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