Finance Trainee

Seeking a driven accounting professional with 1+ years' experience to power our 'Farmers First' mission. You will ensure financial accuracy and steward resources for farmers while growing into a future leader in global reporting and treasury operations.

Responsibilities

Core Financial Operations

• Assist in preparing, organizing, and maintaining financial documentation, trackers, and reports to ensure accurate financial records.
• Support financial planning and data analysis while helping improve finance processes and maintain data accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies by properly documenting transactions and collating required materials for internal and external audits.

Placement Dependent On Experience

Accounting

• Record financial transactions in the accounting system (SAP) and prepare or upload journal entries under supervision.
• Support monthly closing activities, including financial, bank, and mobile money reconciliations
• Assist in maintaining prepaid expense and fixed asset schedules, and prepare documentation for internal and external audits

Payments and Accounts Payable

• Support the preparation and processing of vendor, staff, and operational payments while ensuring compliance with internal policies
• Monitor payment status through banking and mobile money platforms and assist in resolving payment errors or failed transactions
• Maintain payment trackers, update cash balance reports, and upload supporting documents and proof of payment while communicating payment updates to internal stakeholders

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we deeply invest in our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training, and regular feedback on your performance. We’ll hold career reviews every one-three months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and gain rewarding technical experience.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and communication skills, including attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, demonstrating professionalism and cooperation
• Hold bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience working in a busy finance department, with demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Interns will be provided with a reasonable stipend for the duration of their contract. Rural area based fellows will be provided assistance in locating suitable housing.

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.