About the Company

We are a dynamic organization dedicated to excellence in financial administration and professional growth. We are seeking a highly motivated, numbers-driven intern to join our Finance team in Nairobi, offering a practical launchpad for a successful career in corporate finance.

Position Overview

Job Title: Payroll Intern

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Internship

Application Deadline: 19th July 2026

Job Purpose

The Payroll Intern will work closely with the Finance team to gain hands-on, practical experience in payroll calculations, statutory compliance, and financial data management in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in compiling, verifying, and updating monthly payroll timesheets and employee data.
• Support the processing of statutory deductions (such as PAYE, SHIF, NSSF) and ensure accurate data entry into payroll systems.
• Help reconcile payroll records against general ledger accounts and resolve basic payment discrepancies.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding sensitive employee financial records.
• Perform general administrative finance tasks, including filing, generating reports, and spreadsheet updates.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field.
• Grades: KCSE mean grade of B– (minus) and above, with a minimum of grade B in Mathematics.
• Professional: CPA Part I, II, or III (K) or equivalent certification is highly advantageous.
• Tech Skills: Advanced computer literacy, with strong practical skills in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets.
• Competencies: Exceptional organizational skills, strict attention to detail, clear communication, and high ethical standards of confidentiality.

• Assist in compiling, verifying, and updating monthly payroll timesheets and employee data.
• Support the processing of statutory deductions (such as PAYE, SHIF, NSSF) and ensure accurate data entry into payroll systems.
• Help reconcile payroll records against general ledger accounts and resolve basic payment discrepancies.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding sensitive employee financial records.
• Perform general administrative finance tasks, including filing, generating reports, and spreadsheet updates.

• Advanced computer literacy
• Strong practical skills in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strict attention to detail
• Clear communication
• High ethical standards of confidentiality

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field.
• KCSE mean grade of B– (minus) and above, with a minimum of grade B in Mathematics.
• CPA Part I, II, or III (K) or equivalent certification is highly advantageous.