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Accounting Interns – 3 Position
MERIT ADVISORY SERVICES LLP
MOGADISHU- SOMALIA
Company Overview
Merit Advisory Services is a dynamic consulting firm that offers a diverse range of specialized services to public, private, and non-profit organizations. Established in 2019, the company has experienced substantial growth, boasting a team of over a dozen talented professionals spread across three offices in Somalia: Mogadishu, Garowe, Hargeisa, and Bosaso. The ultimate goal of Merit Advisory Services is to establish itself as a premier consulting firm in the region, delivering unparalleled value to clients through cost-effective, scalable, reliable, timely, and top-notch accounting, auditing, IT, and advisory services.
The firm's ethos is guided by core values such as integrity, independence, teamwork, quality, timelines, and sustainability. At Merit Advisory Services, we take immense pride in our diverse service portfolio, which includes cutting-edge technology solutions like enterprise resource planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), E-Commerce, Mobile Applications, and Bespoke Application developments. We offer Odoo services such as Implementation, Development, Training, and Support. Additionally, they extend their expertise to encompass accounting and taxation services, audit and assurance, and management consulting services focused on strategy, governance, operations, finance, and technology.
Notably, Merit Advisory Services is committed to growth and development, providing teaching and training in crucial areas such as accountancy, auditing, and financial management. This investment in human capital bolsters our workforce while fostering a merit-based approach to staff recruitment.
Job Title: Accounting Intern
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Location: Mogadishu
No. of Position: 3 (Three)
Job Overview:
Accounting intern will be responsible for assisting the organization’s accounting department in bookkeeping, accounting controls, ERP functional duties, review accounting transactions, prepare financial reports, take part client assisting activities.
Key Responsibilities:
The interns will be responsible to assist IT Manager with the following tasks:
· Deploying,
· Develop sound financial analysis and recommendations for a multi-week business case, ending with a final presentation to senior management.
· Gain an understanding of various functional areas within finance and accounting.
· Assisting with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
· Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documents.
· Assist with month-end close procedures, including performance of analytic procedures to explain account fluctuations monthly account reconciliations.
· Provide support on special ad hoc projects.
· Work with various finance and accounting software to prepare and maintain accurate and complete financial records through data entry, as needed.
· Responsibly handle and analyze data.
· Learning how to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company or clients.
· Provide high quality work.
· Be curious and ask questions about our brands, procedures, and other information.
· Recent graduate from Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or business related degree.
· Knowledge in Accounting cycles.
· Great presentation skills and working in teams.
· Computer proficient using Microsoft Office and common accounting software.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Self-motivation to take on new challenges and assume responsibility for personal growth and development.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience related to the responsibilities and requirements of the role. Applications should be sent to [email protected] to be received on or before 3rd May 2024 with the subject line ‘‘Accounting Intern-Mogadishu”