Finance Internship Talent Pool Call-Out
Are you a recent graduate, just finished your undergraduate/masters degree? Are you a dedicated finance professional with a passion for numbers and strategic financial management? If so, we invite you to join our Finance Professionals Talent Pool! Be part of the Internship Talent Pool!
Background
Career Bridge is excited to launch the Internship professionals Talent Pool, aimed at providing young and talented individuals with a platform to kickstart their careers and contribute to significant global challenges. Being part of a talent pool offers numerous advantages. Here are some key benefits of being in a talent pool:
Linkage to employers
Access to Opportunities and skill matching
Networking
Career Development
Position: Finance Intern (Talent Pool)
Experience: 0-1 year
Location: Multiple (Kenya and Global)
Industries: Multiple
Roles Within the Talent Pool Include but not limited to
Financial analyst intern
Accounting intern
Investment banking intern
Risk management intern
Treasury intern
Audit intern
Financial planning and wealth management intern
Credit analyst intern
Responsibilities
Assist with data entry and data analysis tasks, which can include working with spreadsheets and financial databases.
Help create financial reports and statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Support the finance team in budget creation and financial forecasting, which includes analyzing historical data and making projections.
Assist with the processing of accounts payable (vendor invoices) and accounts receivable (customer invoices) and help ensure timely payments and collections.
Perform reconciliations, such as bank account reconciliations, to verify the accuracy of financial records.
Assist in preparing documentation and schedules for internal or external audits.
Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for potential cost savings or revenue generation.
Research financial markets, industry trends, and economic indicators to provide insights for investment or financial decisions.
Assist with researching potential investment opportunities, including stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments.
Help build and update financial models to evaluate various financial scenarios and make recommendations.
Assist in identifying and assessing financial risks and contributing to the development of risk management strategies.
Support tax professionals in preparing tax returns, researching tax codes, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
Ensure that financial transactions and activities adhere to relevant financial regulations and compliance standards.
Communicate financial information within the organization, including sharing financial reports and assisting other departments in understanding financial data.
Learn and use financial software and tools, such as accounting software and financial analysis tools.
Perform general administrative duties to support the finance team, including filing, documentation, and organizing financial records.
Prepare presentations to communicate financial data and findings to team members or management.
Continuously learn and develop financial knowledge and skills through training programs and on-the-job experiences.
Collaborate with the team to identify and solve financial challenges and address issues as they arise.
Core Competencies:
Analytical skills
Time management
Communications skills
Ethical judgment
Conflict resolution
Client focus
Numeracy
Professionalism
Critical thinking
Attention to detail
Technical Competencies:
Financial analysis
Asset valuation
Data analysis
Excel proficiency
Financial software
Accounting knowledge
Taxation basics
Risk management
Current enrolment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Finance, Business admin, Economics, Accounting, or a related field or graduated within the last one year
0-1 year of relevant experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite especially excel.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Communication skill
Interest in Finance and investment
Team player and appreciate collaboration
Ethical and has high integrity
Join Our Talent Pool
If you are a continuing student who has completed the first two years of study or graduated within the last one year looking to grow your career, you are encouraged to join the Career Bridge Talent Pool. Our Talent Pool is readily available to employers in the different sectors/Industries.