Finance Trainee

Job Description

Seeking a driven accounting professional with 1+ years' experience to power our 'Farmers First' mission. You will ensure financial accuracy and steward resources for farmers while growing into a future leader in global reporting and treasury operations.

Core Financial Operations

• Assist in preparing, organizing, and maintaining financial documentation, trackers, and reports to ensure accurate financial records.
• Support financial planning and data analysis while helping improve finance processes and maintain data accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies by properly documenting transactions and collating required materials for internal and external audits.

Placement Dependent On Experience

Accounting

• Record financial transactions in the accounting system (SAP) and prepare or upload journal entries under supervision.
• Support monthly closing activities, including financial, bank, and mobile money reconciliations
• Assist in maintaining prepaid expense and fixed asset schedules, and prepare documentation for internal and external audits

Payments and Accounts Payable

• Support the preparation and processing of vendor, staff, and operational payments while ensuring compliance with internal policies
• Monitor payment status through banking and mobile money platforms and assist in resolving payment errors or failed transactions
• Maintain payment trackers, update cash balance reports, and upload supporting documents and proof of payment while communicating payment updates to internal stakeholders

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we deeply invest in our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training, and regular feedback on your performance. We’ll hold career reviews every one-three months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and gain rewarding technical experience.