Accounting Intern (NYSC) at Klasha

Klasha makes it easy for African consumers to shop online. We build technology that allows African consumers to easily access the goods they want on the continent. We enable payments online in local African currencies and can handle the last-mile logistics for our retail partners too. Statistically, Africa is the future, so we believe consumers on the continent should have the same frictionless access to the global e-commerce economy as consumers in the West.

Klasha was founded in Lagos, Nigeria in 2018 and is backed by Techstars, Ginco Investments and a group of notable angel investors. Klasha is run by 20-somethings from five nationalities that speak six different languages between them. Klasha has offices in Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounting Intern (NYSC)

Location: Lagos
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Intern

About the Role

• We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented NYSC accounting graduate to support our finance and accounting department.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records, performing various accounting tasks, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliation of transactions from various payment platforms.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate causes, and rectify or escalate issues as required.
• Maintain an updated knowledge of the company's products, services, and customer service policies.
• Understand the foreign exchange market and the impact of currency fluctuations on the reconciliation process.
• Work closely with the Finance team to resolve reconciliation queries.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Prepare and present reports detailing reconciliation results.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve reconciliation processes and systems.
• Provide recommendations for system improvements to enhance financial efficiency and reduce reconciliation issues.
• Provide support to the broader finance team as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be an Accounting graduate currently enrolled in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.
• Strong passion for starting a career in accounting and finance.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Eager to learn and develop your skills in a dynamic work environment.
• Basic to intermediate understanding of financial software and databases.
• Strong communication skills in English, both in writing and verbally.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging work environment.
• Enthusiasm about contributing to Klasha’s mission and culture.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.