Finance Intern Job Kingrich Farm

Overview

Job Purpose To support the Finance & Inventory Management function with day-to-day accounting, reconciliation, and stock-related administrative tasks, gaining practical exposure to financial and inventory operations within a large-scale agribusiness over a structured 3-month internship. Key Responsibilities Assist with daily posting and reconciliation of financial transactions and petty cash records. Support preparation of invoices, payment vouchers, and supplier/customer statements. Assist in data entry and reconciliation of accounts payable and accounts receivable. Help maintain accurate, up-to-date financial and accounting records and filing systems, physical and digital. Support month-end close activities and stock-take exercises. Assist in reconciling inventory records against financial/stock valuation reports. Receive, inspect and document incoming goods, materials and supplies delivered to the farm store. Verify quantities and specifications of received items against purchase orders, delivery notes and other supporting documents. Assist in issuing materials and supplies against approved requisitions or authorized requests. Maintain accurate stock cards, bin cards, inventory registers and records of stock receipts, issues, returns and transfers. Support proper storage, identification, arrangement and organization of materials within the store/warehouse. Conduct routine physical stock counts and participate in periodic stock-takes; report discrepancies and assist with reconciliations. Assist in monitoring stock levels and identifying items requiring replenishment, as well as documenting damaged, expired, obsolete or slow-moving stock. Assist with statutory compliance tasks (e.g., filing support for PAYE, NSSF, SHA) under supervision. Provide general administrative support to the Finance & Inventory Management function as assigned by the Supervisor. Qualifications & Experience Kenyan National. Recent graduate/diploma or degree holder in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Stores Management, Inventory Management, or a related field. Basic knowledge of accounting principles; proficiency in MS Excel and exposure to accounting, ERP or inventory management software is an advantage. Prior exposure to storekeeping, inventory management, warehouse operations or stock control is strongly preferred for the Finance & Storekeeping/Inventory position. This may include internship, attachment or practical experience. Demonstrable ability to receive, record, issue, count and reconcile stock/inventory is an advantage. No prior work experience required for the Finance-focused position; this is an entry-level, learning-focused role. Good communication skills in English. Willingness to work between the finance office and farm store/warehouse as required. Male candidates are encouraged to apply, in line with the department's gender-balance objectives Key Skills & Competencies Competency What This Looks Like in the Role Attention to detail: Careful, accurate data entry and reconciliation across both financial and inventory records; catches discrepancies before they compound. Integrity: Handles financial information, petty cash, and stock-related records responsibly and confidentially. Willingness to learn: Actively seeks guidance, asks questions, and applies feedback from the Finance & Inventory Management team. Basic numeracy & IT skills : Comfortable working with spreadsheets and straightforward financial and stock calculations. Communication & teamwork : Coordinates effectively with Finance, the Store Keeper, and other departments on routine tasks. Internship Terms Duration: 3 months, fixed-term, non-renewable unless a permanent opening is identified and separately advertised. Structured internship with defined learning objectives and regular supervisor check-ins. Standard farm office working hours, Monday–Saturday as per the farm's operating schedule. Working Conditions Based at the farm's administrative offices in Kajiado; primarily desk-based with regular coordination visits to the warehouse/store during stock-takes.