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Accounting Intern – Finance Team

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya (Full-time, in-office)

Employment Type:
Internship (Paid)

Who We Are

Red Giant Media Agency is Kenya's leading experiential and creative marketing agency, headquartered in Nairobi. Since 2016, we have partnered with top local and international brands to deliver disruptive campaigns, immersive activations, and impactful brand experiences. Beyond our work with clients, we are committed to nurturing young talent and shaping the next generation of marketing professionals in Kenya.

Role Overview

As an Accounting Intern at Red Giant, you'll gain hands-on experience across day-to-day finance operations in a fast-paced agency environment. This is a paid, full-time internship based in our Nairobi office and is ideal for a detail-oriented graduate eager to build practical accounting skills,
apply data analysis
, and contribute to live projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and analyses.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for events and projects.
• Help manage accounts receivable and payable (invoice posting, reconciliations, follow-ups).
• Contribute to financial modeling and planning for client campaigns and agency operations.
• Perform data analysis on financial and operational datasets (e.g., Excel pivots, report automation, dashboard support).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial best practices and documentation.
• Participate in ad-hoc finance projects and present insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Data analysis and taxation knowledge are a must
  (e.g., strong Excel and familiarity with KRA VAT/WHT/ETIMS basics).
• Must have hands-on experience with QuickBooks (coursework or practical use).
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, basic modeling). Power BI is an added advantage.
• Analytical, organized, and attentive to detail; able to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior finance/accounting internship or academic project experience is an advantage.
• Strong academic performance (B grade or above preferred).

What We Offer

• A paid full-time internship with practical exposure to agency finance.
• Involvement in large-scale campaigns and events, with learning and mentorship.
• A supportive, collaborative culture with professional development opportunities.
• Stipend and benefits in line with company policy and Kenyan employment regulations.

How to Apply (LinkedIn Only)

We are ONLY receiving applications via LinkedIn. Please submit your application through the LinkedIn "Apply" button and include:

• Your CV/Resume, and
• (Optional) A brief cover note.
• Applications sent by email or other channels will not be considered.

Application Deadline:
Monday, 13 October 2025, 5:00 p.m. EAT

Equal Opportunity Statement

Red Giant Media is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.

Data Privacy Note

All personal data will be handled in compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019, and used solely for recruitment purposes.

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analysis.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers of variances.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business unit leaders.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling as required.
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the finance function.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA or CFA is a strong advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate accounting, or a related role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and financial reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.

Company Description

The African Council of Religious Leaders — Religions for Peace (ACRL—RfP) is the largest and most representative multi-religious platform in Africa. ACRL—RfP brings together leaders from diverse religious traditions with the mission of fostering peace and addressing issues of common concern. The organization emphasizes collaboration and dialogue among religious communities. Headquartered in Nairobi, ACRL—RfP operates across the African continent to promote peace and sustainable development.

Key tasks:

a) To ensure projects and activities adhere to the ACRL-RfP constitution, governance and operational manuals, Laws of Kenya and GAAP.

b) Review systems for financial operations in accordance with the ACRL-RfP Finance Manual and donor regulations; including systems for consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management to achieve compliance.

c) Under directions of the Deputy SG, Finance & Admin, prepare financial reports to donors and other stakeholders in fulfilment of compliance requirements.

d) Under directions of Deputy SG, Finance & Admin, prepare for project and institutional audits and organizational capacity assessments for internal and external use.

e) Prepare monthly/quarterly/ periodic reports to donors in line with donor requirements and templates, including general ledger files, account reconciliations, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner.

f) Providing advise/solutions to statutory matters including filing tax returns for the organization, providing support to staff with regard to tax matters, providing advice and guidance in all tax related matters.

g) To prepare organizational financial risk assessment reports that identify potential compliance risks for use by management.

h) Assist the Deputy SG, Finance & Admin, in developing annual fiscal year budgets.

Review reports and financial documentation from projects and activities to ensure compliance with operational manuals and donor requirements and work with project and program staff to ensure any compliance gaps are rectified Prepare draft accounts for statutory audits and prepare for the same.

Education, Professional Qualifications & Experience:

a) Holder of a bachelor's degree with a minimum grade of B in KCSE.

b) Professional qualifications in Accounting CPA(K) or section V.

c) At least 2-3 years of related financial/audit experience.

d) Demonstrated experience and skills with financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.

e) Computer competency requiring word-processing, spreadsheet and database software. 2 f) Excellent command of spoken and written English language.

g) Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

h) Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.

i) Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, high-performance environment, and maintain flexible hours to support deadlines.

Highly organized and keen to detail.

Job Summary

The Analyst, Early-Stage Finance is responsible for conducting market research and analysis on all aspects of Africa's early-stage financing ecosystem in support of pillar strategy, programming and communication. This will include research and analysis on early-stage financing demand, supply and enabling environment issues and trends and support to project monitoring, evaluation, and risk management. The Analyst will also develop content to communicate insights, research findings, and project outcomes with both internal and external stakeholders.

1. Market Research & Analysis

Support pillar strategy by conducting market research, managing pillar knowledge and ensuring the availability of high-quality data and information to inform decision-making.

2. Programme Development Support

Produce analyses to support the identification and design of pillar programming.

3. Programme Management Support

Provide support to the ESF team in monitoring, evaluating, and managing ESF projects to ensure successful outcomes.

4. Communications & Content Development

Develop content to communicate insights, research findings, and project outcomes both internally and externally.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject and 2 years of experience or Higher Diploma in relevant subject with 3 years of experience
• Excellent skills in written and spoken English

Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• At least 1 year of experience as an Analyst conducting market research and analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge in Africa's early-stage financing, including supply, demand and trends
• Track record of effective project management with experience of using relevant tools or trackers
• Solid understanding of good research practice with a track record of undertaking quality research, analysing and processing data effectively, evaluation and report production
• Excellent skills in both written and spoken English; demonstrating good attention to detail with grammar, spelling and writing style that will appeal to key stakeholders
• Good understanding of principles of effective communications with a track record of quality materials development, including in Word and PowerPoint
• Team player: ability to work effectively with colleagues across the organisation
• Knowledge and skill in relevant ICT programmes, including MS Office

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Knowledge of donor policies and procedures
• Previous experience of working in FCDO-funded projects
• Languages: French, local African languages

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are advised to apply via the application link by
Monday, 15th September 2025, 5:00 PM EAT
.