Graduate trainee

Job Description

Description

The Finance Graduate Trainee will provide support to the Finance department as may be required. He/ she will support the finance team in day-to-day financial operations, including managing financial data, preparing reports and more. He/ She will also contribute to the implementation of financial strategies by ensuring alignment with Markh’s financial goals and corporate objectives. This position helps ensure accurate, real time/ timely financial information and supports the overall efficiency of the finance function. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Accounting Support 

• Participate in month end close activities & ensure compliance with the month-end checklist. 
• Support GL reconciliations, suspense account clearing and intercompany reconciliations. 
• Assist in the compilation of financial statements and ensure accuracy of postings. 
• Perform postings and support daily transaction reviews. 
• Prepare and verify bank reconciliations. 
• Ensure accurate data capture (100% accuracy) and review complete entries. 
• Maintain safe custody of finance documents. 

2. Taxation Support 

• Assist with filing return 
• Ensure high-quality documentation and compliance with tax regulations. 

3. Accounts Payable (AP) Support 

• Verify and process supplier invoices ie PO matching, approvals, tax checks etc 
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and follow up with suppliers. 
• Prepare payment run schedules for review. 
• Reconcile vendor statements and ledgers. 

4. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Revenue Management 

• Generate client revenue reports and assist in revenue recognition at delivery/POD. 
• Reconcile SAP/TMS vs Tally invoicing and track missing delivery notes (DN/POD). 
• Match payments to invoices and age receivables (30/60/90+ days). 
• Follow up overdue invoices via calls/emails & negotiate payment plans. 
• Escalate unresolved debts and prepare bad debt risk reports. 
• Perform debtors provisioning in line with IFRS/IAS. 
• Respond to client billing inquiries, issue credit notes, and maintain payment term compliance. 

5. Asset Management Support 

• Capture fixed asset additions/disposals in the register. 
• Support depreciation capture and review. 
• Conduct physical asset verification and document results. 
• Assist in safe disposal of assets and compliance documentation. 
• Reconcile asset movements and support audits of asset records. 

6. Inventory, Stores & Costing Support 

• Accurately record purchases/issues and update store ledgers in real time. 
• Monitor movements and support to enforce SOPs for receipts/issues  
• Prevent stockouts and prioritize urgent replenishment. 
• Conduct and coordinate physical stock counts and reconcile results with system records. 
• Investigate discrepancies and process adjustments after approvals. 

7. Fuel Management Support  

• Monitor fuel receipts, verify quantities, and post transactions. 
• Maintain accurate daily fuel accounting and reconciliation. 
• Support offsite fuel stock management and reporting. 

8. Logistics Finance Support 

• Capture invoice numbers in TMS. 
• Flag missing PODs and reconcile monthly invoices. 
• Ensure timely and accurate system updating (TMS, SAP, and Tally). 

Requirements

Job Qualifications & Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field  
• Basic knowledge of accounting/ understanding of basic accounting principles & financial concepts and accounting software  
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in work  
• Strong analytical and numerical skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Willingness to learn, adapt and work collaboratively within a team. 
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous development. 
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast paced and team oriented environment. 

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