Finance And Accounting Intern (FAI)

Introduction

Enabling Qapital Ltd. (EQ) is a FINMA-regulated leading Impact Asset Manager dedicated to a world where investments provide a financial and social return.

Following the objective of having a positive economic, social, and environmental impact.EQ currently manages USD 700 M in Assets within Microfinance and Access to Energy/ Clean Cooking. Our team, of over 55 members who speak more than 21 languages and represent 12 countries, is a testament to our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Enabling Qapital is moving money to meaning.

Role Summary

The Finance and Accounting Intern (FAI) is part of Finance Function that works closely with the Managing Partners, tax advisors, consultants, external auditors, and other authorities. This department serves as the competency center for the company on all financial matters pertaining to Enabling Qapital (EQ) and its subsidiaries. The FAI will work closely with the FAO and assist in bookkeeping and monthly closing activities of Enabling Qapital (EQ).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in monthly bookkeeping
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Ensure correct expense categorization according to company policies
• Monthly follow-up with staff to timely file expense reports
• Assist in the monthly closing activities
• Any other Ad-hoc operational tasks assigned

Projects

Opportunity to take part in and learn from the on-going transition to new accounting software

Take part in finance workflow automation initiatives

Disclaimer

Please note that this is a Finance and Accounting Intern (FAI) position, leading to a full-time position of Finance and Accounting Associate (FAA) upon successful completion of internship (3 months) based on satisfactory performance.

Who you are

The FAI must possess a thorough understanding of accounting principles, (GAAP and IFRS) and internal controls, and have prior bookkeeping experience using cloud-based accounting software (Zoho/QuickBooks).

We are looking for someone who plans to pursue a career in Finance and grow in the role at EQ.

Key attributes and skills:

• Bachelor of Accounting/Finance and/or a qualified (part-qualified) ACCA/CIMA
• Prior work experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS
• Expertise in MS Excel (VBA, xlookup, Index Match, Pivot Tables)
• A motivated individual with a growth mindset
• High affinity for numbers
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within team and other departments
• Precise and organized work style
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Commitment to providing high-quality work

Whom you will work with

You will work directly with the Finance and Accounts Officer (FAO) and the Finance Manager (FM) at EQ.

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Enabling Qapital Ltd. (EQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, tribe, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and staff development. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.