Intern - Real Estate, Real Estate
Openings: 2
ACCUREX
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Job Role
Position Overview
To support the finance and property collections department in rent receipting, payment reconciliation, and maintenance of accurate tenant financial records. The intern will gain practical experience in real estate rent administration, client financial support, and internal controls in a property management setting. This role is ideal for a recent Real Estate graduate seeking structured exposure to financial operations within the real estate industry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Rent Collection & Receipting
- Accurately receive, record, and receipt rent payments made by tenants (M-PESA, bank transfers, cheques, or other approved channels).
- Ensure receipts are issued promptly and systematically logged into both manual and digital systems.
- Assist in matching payments to tenant accounts and updating ledgers accordingly.
2. Transaction Reconciliation
- Prepare daily cash and payment reconciliation reports for internal review.
- Report any inconsistencies or anomalies in financial records to the Accounts & Reporting Officer.
- Support month-end reconciliations of rent received against tenant balances.
3. Tenant Account Management
- Assist in reviewing tenant payment histories and identify arrears or overdue balances.
- Engage with the credit control and property management teams to align receipting with rent collection status.
- Provide courteous support to tenants inquiring about balances, receipts, or payment issues.
4. Filing, Documentation & Audit Support
- Organize and maintain updated records for all tenant receipts, payment confirmations, and supporting documents.
- Assist with document retrieval and preparation during financial audits or spot checks.
- Uphold confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive tenant financial data.
5. Float & Petty Cash Assistance (Where Applicable)
- Track petty cash usage and maintain basic float documentation under supervision.
- Prepare petty cash summaries for small day-to-day office expenses (where authorized).
Qualification
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Land Economics, Property Management, or a related discipline.
- Graduated from a recognized institution.
Experience
- No formal work experience required, but practical exposure through internships, attachments, or coursework in real estate finance, rent collection, or tenancy management is highly desirable.
Core Competencies
- Numerical Accuracy – High attention to detail in recording, calculating, and verifying financial data.
- Integrity & Ethics – Demonstrates accountability, honesty, and confidentiality in handling funds and client data.
- Communication Skills – Clear, respectful communication with tenants and internal teams.
- Tech Proficiency – Familiar with MS Excel, digital accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks or ERP tools), and mobile money platforms.
- Teamwork – Willing to collaborate across departments and receive feedback.
- Problem Solving – Ability to identify discrepancies and escalate appropriately.
Learning & Growth Opportunities
- Exposure to real-world financial systems in real estate operations.
- Hands-on training in digital finance tools, client handling, and compliance audits.
- Mentorship from experienced accountants and property managers.
- Opportunity for recommendation or full-time employment upon successful internship completion.
Key Skills
Must have
Problem-solving Communication skills Tech ProficiencyGood to have
Conflict Resolution Financial Literacy Basic Knowledge of Real Estate Law & Tenancy RegulationsAbout The Company
Accurex is a HR Consulting company with focus on enabling Startups, Private, NGOs, and Tech-driven enterprises to address their HR needs through one-stop beskope recruitment, onboarding, training, contract and performance management, coaching, upto retirement/separation. This is made possible through our robust HRMIS and our team of dedicated experts.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Graduate Trainee
Last Date
18th Aug 2025
Education
Education Level
Bachelor
Professional Qualification
Not Required