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Accounts Intern
Davis & Shirtliff
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Davis & Shirtliff
- Position
- Accounts Intern
- Location
- Kenya
- Job type
- Internship
- Contract
- 3-month internship
- Education
- Upper Second-Class Honours Degree; Fully Qualified CPA(K)/ACCA
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- 9 October 2026
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 1 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
Davis & Shirtliff Group is hiring an Accounts Intern for a three-month programme in Kenya. This role offers exposure to general ledger maintenance, cash office operations, and management accounts preparation within the Group Shared Services.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Three-month duration with chance of permanent placement
- Deadline: 09th October 2026
- Focus on core accounting functions like GL and bank reconciliations
What’s offered
- Three-month internship programme
- Potential deployment on permanent basis within Group Shared Services upon success
Key responsibilities
- Maintain and analyse the general ledger
- Handle cash office operations
- Perform bank reconciliation and manage cash books
- Execute job costing activities
- Prepare management accounts
- Manage credit control processes
- Maintain creditors ledger records
- Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
Who should apply?
Recent graduates with strong accounting qualifications seeking practical experience and potential permanent employment in the water and energy sector.
Key requirements
- Minimum Upper Second-Class Honours Degree
- Fully Qualified CPA (K) or ACCA
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Team player mindset
Nice to have
- Experience in ERP systems
What you should know
- Applications close on 09th October 2026
- Successful candidates may be retained permanently after the internship
How to apply
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water and energy solutions in the region. The group is Kenyan based and operates through a network of Kenyan branches as well as regional subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, among others. The company has a total complement of over 1,000 highly trained and professional staff spread across the region. We are looking for a qualified and talented young accounting professional to fill the following position: -
ACCOUNTS INTERN:
This is a three month internship program that provides a challenging and stimulating work environment with excellent growth opportunities. The candidate who will be successful in this programme stand a good chance to be deployed within the Group Shared Services on permanent basis.
The main tasks during the internship period are: -
• General ledger maintenance and analysis
• Cash office operations
• Bank reconciliation and cash book management
• Job costing
• Preparation of management accounts
• Credit management
• Creditors ledger maintenance
• Ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
Role Specifications: -
• Graduate in a relevant discipline from a recognised university (minimum Upper Second-Class Honours Degree)
• Fully Qualified CPA (K) or ACCA
• Good computer skills including MS Office packages
• A good team player with strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English
• Experience in ERP will be an added advantage
If you meet the set requirements and would like to be considered, please apply for the role on or before 09th October 2026 .
Details
28th Sep 2026
ACCOUNTS INTERN:
This is a three month internship program that provides a challenging and stimulating work environment with excellent growth opportunities. The candidate who will be successful in this programme stand a good chance to be deployed within the Group Shared Services on permanent basis.
The main tasks during the internship period are: -
• General ledger maintenance and analysis
• Cash office operations
• Bank reconciliation and cash book management
• Job costing
• Preparation of management accounts
• Credit management
• Creditors ledger maintenance
• Ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
Role Specifications: -
• Graduate in a relevant discipline from a recognised university (minimum Upper Second-Class Honours Degree)
• Fully Qualified CPA (K) or ACCA
• Good computer skills including MS Office packages
• A good team player with strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English
• Experience in ERP will be an added advantage
If you meet the set requirements and would like to be considered, please apply for the role on or before 09th October 2026 .
Details
28th Sep 2026