In this newly created role, you will support KAYA to master and improve processes in the areas of Finance, Human Resources and General Management in Berlin. You will directly work with the Head of Finance and Legal and with the Human Resources Manager. You will soon take over some recurring tasks and you will be involved in various initiatives launched by the Finance and HR departments. The expected work time is 20 hours per week. The start date is as soon as possible. An internship should cover at least six months.

Tasks

• Take over preperatory accounting, invoice verification (including VAT verification) and accounts payable management after adequate training
• Assist with preperation of information for monthly payroll
• Support budget planning and monitoring
• Prepare monthly cash report and forecast
• Collect information for preparing our monthly reporting
• Participate in various finance-related projects
• Perform administrative tasks and support the finance team in daily operations
• Manage and upkeep the office and office inventory
• Manage and report office budget
• Support with organizing and managing organizational events

Requirements

• Very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken
• Willingness to come to our office at least twice a week
• Willigness to deep dive into financial, administrative and compliance processes of a German startup
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities within a young, growing and intercontinental organisation
• Previous practical experience in finance is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Insights into various areas of finance
• An exciting office environment at the Impact Hub Berlin
• A purpose-driven startup atmosphere and team

KAYA is a project developer that cares. We develop market-based ecosystem conservation & restoration projects in partnership with local communities in sub-Saharan Africa.

We are a group of diverse purpose-driven professionals with deep experience in nature conservation & community development on a mission to accelerate natural climate solutions at scale. Working in close partnership with local communities, we are committed to making lasting positive impacts on the landscapes and livelihoods of people across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Our holistic approach to project development puts social and ecosystem needs first. We are on the path to developing multi-year conservation projects from conception to implementation to project management on the ground. KAYA plans to leverage the emerging environmental market to mobilize financial investments to the regions that need it most.

Our passionate and highly-skilled team is rapidly growing, HQ in Berlin & regional offices in Southern Africa.