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Career Opportunity: Finance Intern at British American Tobacco (Nairobi, Kenya)

 

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British American Tobacco (BAT) is offering an exciting internship opportunity for a motivated candidate to join its finance department as a Finance Intern in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Position Overview

  • Job Title: Finance Intern
  • Employer: British American Tobacco (BAT)
  • Job Requisition Number: 81301
  • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya
  • Department: Corporate Finance / Accounts Payable
  • Employment Status: Internship / Full-Time
  • Salary: Competitive salary + benefits
  • Posted Date: October 17, 2026
  • Application Deadline: November 16, 2026

Job Summary

The Finance Intern will provide essential support to BAT’s Accounts Payable (AP) team. Under direct supervision, the intern will gain hands-on operational exposure in invoice tracking, payment preparation, tax schedule verification, supplier query resolution, record-keeping, and audit documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Invoice Processing & Coding: Assist in logging, tracking, and coding supplier invoices prior to review, approval, and posting.
  • Payment-Run Support: Support payment instructions preparation, block/unblock schedules, urgent payment requests, and issuing proofs-of-payment to vendors.
  • GBS & Approval Coordination: Track invoices submitted to Global Business Services (GBS), follow up on posting status, and send reminder notices to requisitioners and approvers.
  • Tax & Statutory Checks: Assist with withholding tax schedules and withholding VAT checks using established corporate templates.
  • Supplier Relations & Administration: Respond to routine payment queries from suppliers, escalate complex issues to the Accounts Payable Manager, and maintain organized AP trackers and audit trails.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or ongoing undergraduate studies in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Technical Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Exposure to SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage.
  • Accounting Knowledge: Basic understanding of standard accounting principles and accounts payable operations.
  • Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, strong willingness to learn, teamwork skills, clear communication, and ability to follow established compliance procedures.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications directly through the official BAT recruitment portal:

👉 Click Here to Apply via BAT Careers Portal

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