Accounting Intern (NYSC) at Klasha Nigeria

Klasha is a technology company that builds cross-border commerce solutions for Africa. Klasha Business allows international merchants to accept payments from Africa using African money methods and currencies with payouts in hard currencies. B2B African merchants can also send money cross-border to different parts of the world in G20 and hard currencies. Klasha Personal allows consumers in Africa to shop and spend cross-border internationally through an app using African money methods and currencies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounting Intern (NYSC)

Location: Lagos (Hybrid)
Job Type: Internship
Department: Finance

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.