Office Administration and Accounting Intern

Balton CP Limited
Internship Posted: May 08, 2026
Career Level
Entry Level (Fresh Graduate)
Location
Addis Ababa
Salary
Deadline
Jun 01, 2026
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About This Role

This internship offers a hands-on entry point into the intersection of office management and finance, ideal for a fresh graduate looking to build foundational skills in a structured corporate environment. Balton CP Limited, likely a trading or manufacturing firm, needs someone to handle the daily administrative engine while also getting exposure to basic accounting cycles—meaning you’ll learn how support functions keep a business running. It suits a detail-oriented recent graduate who wants to test both fields before specializing, and who values practical experience over a high starting salary.

What the Requirements Say About This Role

The listing asks for a recent graduate or final-year student, but the real profile they’re seeking is someone who combines organizational discipline with numerical accuracy. They don’t expect deep accounting knowledge—just enough to handle invoices and reconciliations without constant supervision. The emphasis on administrative support and record-keeping suggests they value reliability, discretion (especially with employee records), and the ability to juggle multiple small tasks without dropping details.

How to Approach This Application

Focus your application on demonstrating that you can manage routines and spot errors—mention any internship, volunteer, or coursework where you handled filing, data entry, or basic bookkeeping. Employers in this space prioritize candidates who show up consistently and communicate clearly, so highlight your punctuality and professionalism in previous roles. If you have experience with Excel or accounting software like Peachtree, make that visible—it signals you can hit the ground running.

Best Fit

Who This Role Suits

This role is best suited for a recent graduate who wants a low-risk way to explore both administration and accounting in a real office, and it’s likely moderately competitive given its dual-skill appeal. Expect a practical, process-oriented hiring process that values reliability over brilliance.

Role Overview

As an Office Administration and Accounting Intern, you will support administrative workflows, assist with basic accounting tasks, and help ensure smooth day‑to‑day office operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to staff and management
  • Manage office communications, scheduling, and filing systems
  • Maintain digital and physical records, including employee records
  • Assist with bookkeeping, invoice processing, expense claims, and reconciliations
  • Support office logistics and coordination activities
  • Contribute to efficient daily office operations

Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)

Location: Addis Ababa Office

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Qualification

Education: 

  • Recent graduate or final‑year student in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good written and verbal English communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Attributes: 

  • Reliable, well‑organized, eager to learn, and able to work independently and as part of a team

Experience: 

  • Prior office or administrative experience is an advantage

How To Apply

How to Apply: Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and availability to BaltonEthiopia@baltoncp.com
Subject line: Office Administration and Accounting Intern

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

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