Graduate Trainee
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Contracted
Entry Level
Job Title: Graduate Trainee
Department: Finance & Credit (with rotation across other departments as required)
Reports to: Assigned Departmental Supervisor / Head of Department
Job Purpose
The Graduate Trainee program is designed to provide recent graduates with practical, hands-on experience in key business functions, particularly within the Finance and Credit departments. The role aims to build future talent by equipping trainees with technical, analytical, and professional skills to support business growth and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Competencies
Career Development
Department: Finance & Credit (with rotation across other departments as required)
Reports to: Assigned Departmental Supervisor / Head of Department
Job Purpose
The Graduate Trainee program is designed to provide recent graduates with practical, hands-on experience in key business functions, particularly within the Finance and Credit departments. The role aims to build future talent by equipping trainees with technical, analytical, and professional skills to support business growth and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in day-to-day operations within the Finance and Credit departments, including data entry, reconciliations, loan processing, and reporting.
- Support credit administration tasks such as verification of client documentation, loan appraisal, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Work with finance teams on budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports.
- Participate in departmental rotations to gain exposure across different functions (e.g., Sales, IT, Human Capital, and Operations).
- Conduct research and prepare reports to support decision-making in assigned projects.
- Observe, learn, and apply company policies, procedures, and standards across all departments.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and suggest innovative ideas for efficiency.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work under supervision as well as independently.
- Flexibility to work across different departments and adapt to diverse assignments.
Career Development
- Structured mentorship and coaching from senior staff.
- Rotational exposure to multiple departments, with emphasis on Finance and Credit.
- Training workshops and professional development opportunities.
- Potential for permanent placement upon successful completion of the trainee program, based on performance and organizational needs.
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