Accounting Intern

Company Overview:

Regen Organics is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We implement a circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy collects and treats over 50,000T of residual organics per year, and successfully sells its Agri-inputs to farmers in over 40 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. Our work is pioneering climate action in Africa - we offset nearly 50,000T of carbon per year and we have big expansion plans to scale this impact. Our goal is to expand across Africa and Asia, safely processing 1,000,000T a year of waste and more than 1,000,000T of carbon emissions offsets per year in the next decade.

For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, by Earthshot Prize as a Finalist and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

Job Purpose Statement:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for someone with foundational knowledge in accounting who is eager to gain hands-on experience in core finance processes and internal controls. You will work closely with the team to support key activities such as bank reconciliations, system hygiene checks, and trial balance reviews.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy between bank statements and system records.
2. Conduct weekly system hygiene checks, including:

• Verifying that all bills are correctly posted.
• Ensuring that payments are accurately matched to the corresponding bills.
• Checking the correctness of journal entries created in the system.
• Carry out monthly hygiene checks on the Trial Balance (TB) to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Provide general accounting support, including data entry, filing, and assisting with financial reports.
• Support the finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ongoing or completed studies in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software (e.g., Odoo, QuickBooks, SAP) is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.