Jumba
Jumba, a pioneering tech company revolutionizing the construction industry in Africa, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Intern to join their team in Nairobi, Kenya. This internship offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in finance operations while contributing to Jumba’s mission of simplifying the construction materials market.
About Jumba:
Founded in April 2022, Jumba is building an innovative platform that connects manufacturers and suppliers of construction materials with builders and hardware retail stores across Africa. With a strong focus on innovation and value, Jumba offers creative, digital, and financially viable solutions for the construction industry in the digital age.
Mission: Leverage technology to simplify the construction industry, making it more transparent, reliable, and affordable for people in Africa to build.
Vision: To become the go-to partner for construction projects in Africa.
Values: Customer Obsession, Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, and Reliability
Job Purpose:
As a Finance Intern at Jumba, you will play a crucial role in supporting the company’s finance operations, with a focus on accounts receivable. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in finance and grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Accounts Receivable Management:
- – Implement aggressive debt recovery strategies
- – Reconcile customer accounts
- – Process customer payments against invoiced amounts
- – Assist in developing and maintaining customer relationships for timely payments
2. Petty Cash Operations:
- – Support the disbursement of funds
- – Post and reconcile petty cash entries
- – Assist in processing refunds
- – Contribute to daily cash flow projections
3. Data Management and Analysis:
- – Perform data entry tasks using spreadsheets and financial databases
- – Conduct basic financial analysis to support decision-making processes
- – Learn and utilize financial software and tools, including accounting and financial analysis applications
4. Administrative Support:
- – Assist with general administrative duties for the finance team
- – Maintain organized financial records and documentation
- – Support the team in preparing financial reports and presentations
5. Collaboration and Problem-Solving:
- – Work closely with team members to identify and address financial challenges
- – Participate in brainstorming sessions to improve financial processes
- – Contribute ideas for enhancing efficiency in financial operations
6. Learning and Development:
- – Attend training sessions and workshops to expand financial knowledge
- – Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in finance and technology
- – Seek mentorship opportunities within the finance team
Qualifications and Skills:
Required:
- – Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance (ongoing or recently completed)
- – CPA(K) certification or progress towards certification
- – Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks
- – Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- – Effective time management abilities
- – Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently
- – Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- – Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Preferred:
- – Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- – Familiarity with financial software and ERP systems
- – Understanding of the construction industry or interest in tech startups
- – Experience with data visualization tools
Why Join Jumba:
- – Gain hands-on experience in finance within a rapidly growing tech startup
- – Work on challenging projects that impact the African construction industry
- – Learn from experienced professionals in finance and technology
- – Opportunity to contribute ideas and make a real impact on company operations
- – Potential for future employment based on performance and company growth
