At TakaTaka Solutions, We collect your waste like every other waste collector, but, instead of taking it to a landfill, we take it to our own sites, where we sort the waste, and then recycle 95% either ourselves or through our local partners. This represents one of the highest recycling rates in the world.

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Internship- Accounts Receivables

Job TypeContract

QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma , KCSE

Experience

LocationKiambu

Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit , Graduate Jobs , Internships / Volunteering

Purpose of the Role

The Accounts Receivable Intern will support the Finance Department in receivables, ensuring timely invoicing, accurate record-keeping, and effective follow-up on outstanding payments. The role offers hands-on experience in financial operations within a dynamic recycling and waste management company.

Note: This internship is for a period of three (3) months and has the possibility of confirmation into a contractual role based on performance, discipline, and demonstrated capability.

Key Responsibilities

Invoicing & Billing

• Assist in preparing and issuing customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Verify billing data against service delivery reports and contracts.
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of all invoices.

Receivables Management

• Support in tracking outstanding invoices and preparing aging reports.
• Follow up with customers on overdue payments through calls and emails.
• Assist in reconciling customer accounts and resolving discrepancies.

Record Keeping & Documentation

• Maintain updated and organized receivables records (physical and digital).
• Post payments received into the accounting system accurately.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly AR reports.

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Support bank reconciliations related to receivables.
• Assist in preparing customer statements.
• Provide support during audits by retrieving relevant documentation.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Support process improvements within the receivables function.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• KCSE/KCPE Grade B- and above is a must.
• CPA Part I or II will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• No prior experience required (fresh graduates encouraged to apply).
• Basic exposure to accounting systems or ERP software is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to prepare and interpret simple financial reports.

Competencies:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proactive and willing to learn.

• Assist in preparing and issuing customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Verify billing data against service delivery reports and contracts.
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of all invoices.
• Support in tracking outstanding invoices and preparing aging reports.
• Follow up with customers on overdue payments through calls and emails.
• Assist in reconciling customer accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain updated and organized receivables records (physical and digital).
• Post payments received into the accounting system accurately.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly AR reports.
• Support bank reconciliations related to receivables.
• Assist in preparing customer statements.
• Provide support during audits by retrieving relevant documentation.
• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Support process improvements within the receivables function.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to prepare and interpret simple financial reports.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proactive and willing to learn.

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• KCSE/KCPE Grade B- and above is a must.
• CPA Part I or II will be an added advantage.
• No prior experience required (fresh graduates encouraged to apply).
• Basic exposure to accounting systems or ERP software is an added advantage.