About Inspire HR

Inspire HR Limited is a premier human resource consultancy providing professional talent acquisition, recruitment, and HR management solutions to leading companies across East Africa.

Position Overview

On behalf of a client in the ICT industry, Inspire HR is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant Intern to support the daily operations of the finance department. This internship offers recent accounting and finance graduates practical, hands-on experience in financial reporting, bookkeeping, account reconciliations, and enterprise accounting software inside a fast-paced technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping & Entry: Assist in daily financial transactions, voucher processing, and general ledger postings.
• Reconciliations: Support bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable tracking, and vendor account reviews.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing preliminary financial statements, management reports, and tax compliance documentation under supervision.
• Systems & Data Management: Utilize accounting software and spreadsheets to organize and archive financial records.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related academic discipline.
• Graduation Window: Candidates must have graduated between 2024 and 2026.
• Technical Skills:
  • Basic knowledge of standard accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office Suite.
  • Familiarity with accounting software such as Tally, QuickBooks, SAP, or equivalent ERP systems.
• Experience: Prior practical exposure through field attachments, industrial training, or internships will be an added advantage.
• Core Competencies: Strong numerical ability, high integrity, keen attention to detail, analytical skills, and excellent interpersonal communication.

• Bookkeeping & Entry: Assist in daily financial transactions, voucher processing, and general ledger postings.
• Reconciliations: Support bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable tracking, and vendor account reviews.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing preliminary financial statements, management reports, and tax compliance documentation under supervision.
• Systems & Data Management: Utilize accounting software and spreadsheets to organize and archive financial records.

• Basic knowledge of standard accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Tally, QuickBooks, SAP, or equivalent ERP systems.
• Strong numerical ability, high integrity, keen attention to detail, analytical skills, and excellent interpersonal communication.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related academic discipline.
• Candidates must have graduated between 2024 and 2026.
• Prior practical exposure through field attachments, industrial training, or internships will be an added advantage.