Pharo Integrated Agriculture and Manufacturing Vacancy
Pharo Ventures is the commercial, for-profit arm of The Pharo Foundation and has been set up to harness the power of a vibrant private sector by investing in enterprises across a variety of sectors within the East Africa region. The objective is to build and grow, commercially and environmentally sustainable businesses, with a focus on maximizing creation of economic value and jobs and for the local communities.
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support our Credit Services team in following up and collecting payments for laboratory and clinical services provided to clients. This intern provides hands-on experience in credit control, client communication, and financial documentation within a healthcare or laboratory services environment, with a focus on credit sales collections.
Position: Accounting Intern
Requirements:
• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting software.
• High attention to detail and abili ty to multitask.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
Key Responsibilities:
• Submit the PDCS financial credit service invoices with supporting documents to client companies and get the confirmation (get stamped and signed) of receiving documents from companies.
• Track and follow up on outstanding payments from corporate clients.
• Communicate with clients via phone and email regarding unpaid invoices.
• Maintain accurate records of communications and payment statuses.
• Assist in preparing aging reports and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with finance and PDCS teams to resolve billing issues.
• Support the improvement of credit collection processes.
• Collect the payment, bank deposit slip, cheque, etc.
• Ensure compliance with internal credit policies and procedures.
• Prepare regular reports on credit service payment collections.
• Properly file all credit service documents.
• Deliver bank transfers and collect relevant documents such as deposit slips.
• Organize and maintain financial documents of PDET.
Organizes meetings with clients as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous internship or coursework in credit control or accounts receivable.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. BC, Q-Afya) is an advantage.
What You’ll Gain:
• Practical experience in credit services and financial operations.
• Exposure to professional communication with corporate clients.
• Mentorship from experienced finance professionals.
• Certificate of completion and potential for future employment opportunities.
Location: Addis Ababa
Deadline: May 31, 2025
How To Apply
Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements may apply online with the below links:
To apply, simply click Here and submit the following:
- A detailed CV.
- Cover letter – In your cover letter, please indicate your motivation for the role and state where you heard about this position or saw it advertised e.g. through our website, jobs board, etc.
- An updated list of at least 3 referees with their names, titles, current email addresses, and phone numbers.
- Essay of not more than 500 words outlining the experiences you have gained that makes you the most qualified candidate for the role.
