Background information about the job or company

Tatu is a project of Rendeavour, Africa’s largest urban land developer with over 30,000 acres of visionary projects in the growth trajectories of large cities in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo. Rendeavour’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem - that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Africa. Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure - the living and working spaces, communities, schools and hospitals - that will help sustain and accelerate Africa’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development.

Financial Reporting Intern provides analytical and operational support to the Business Planning & Reporting function through the delivery of timely, accurate and insightful financial information.

Reporting to the Senior Business Planning & Reporting Specialist, the role is execution-focused and centered on preparing reports, consolidating data, performing reconciliations, maintaining reporting templates and supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles across the Tatu City entities. The Intern is responsible for upholding data accuracy and reporting discipline while progressively building expertise within the planning and reporting function.

Responsibilities or duties

• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly management reports to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Consolidate financial and operational data from different departments into a single, reliable reporting view.
• Maintain budgeting and forecasting templates, ensuring version control and consistency across entities.
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecast exercises.
• Perform budget vs actual variance analysis and clearly document the drivers of variances.
• Maintain reporting models and Excel files, safeguarding formula integrity and accuracy.
• Reconcile data from the ERP, accounting systems and operational reports to ensure a single source of truth.
• Monitor reporting deadlines and proactively follow up with departments to secure timely inputs.
• Assist with cashflow reporting and liquidity tracking across the entities.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within reporting workflows.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of all reporting information prior to submission.

Qualifications or requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business.
• CPA Part II / III or ACCA (progressing).

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, basic Power Query).
• PowerPoint for management and board presentations.
• ERP systems (SAP, Dynamics, Oracle or similar).
• Power BI (basic knowledge preferred).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Sound understanding of financial statements.
• Budgeting fundamentals.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical ability.
• Good communication skills.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn.
• Team player.
• High integrity.

Experience needed

0–2 years’ experience in FP&A, financial reporting, audit or commercial finance.

Any other provided details

Benefits

1 year contract with possibility to have a promotion for a permanent contract

• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly management reports to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Consolidate financial and operational data from different departments into a single, reliable reporting view.
• Maintain budgeting and forecasting templates, ensuring version control and consistency across entities.
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecast exercises.
• Perform budget vs actual variance analysis and clearly document the drivers of variances.
• Maintain reporting models and Excel files, safeguarding formula integrity and accuracy.
• Reconcile data from the ERP, accounting systems and operational reports to ensure a single source of truth.
• Monitor reporting deadlines and proactively follow up with departments to secure timely inputs.
• Assist with cashflow reporting and liquidity tracking across the entities.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within reporting workflows.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of all reporting information prior to submission.

• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, basic Power Query).
• PowerPoint for management and board presentations.
• ERP systems (SAP, Dynamics, Oracle or similar).
• Power BI (basic knowledge preferred).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Sound understanding of financial statements.
• Budgeting fundamentals.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical ability.
• Good communication skills.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn.
• Team player.
• High integrity.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business.
• CPA Part II / III or ACCA (progressing).