Finance Assistant

To provide support to the Finance department by ensuring process and procedures are controlled and followed for all finance activities.

• Provide support to the Finance department and other departments by ensuring process and procedures are controlled and followed for all finance activities.
• Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data when required.
• Handle all supplier payments and communications and reconciliations with suppliers.
• Submit timely reports to finance department and management – weekly cash forecast projections related to payments to suppliers.
• Prepare presentations/proposals as required and assigned.
• Assist Finance Department with monthly closing procedures, e.g. uploading supporting documents in share-point, prepare bookings and attaching supporting documents in Sage X3 accounting system.
• To assist in other finance related tasks.

• Proven experience as a finance assistant / Jr accountant – with a working knowledge of General Ledger, posting bank transactions and invoices.
• Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines – good time management.
• Critical thinker with high proficiency in math – good with numbers, figures and analytical acumen.
• Excellent report writing, communication and IT skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (Sage X3 accounting system).
• Diploma in accounting or related (essential) – bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance will be advantageous.
• 1-2 years’ experience in real life accounting (advantageous).
• Prior Office Admin experience will be advantageous.
• Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ambitious person with a thirst for knowledge and willingness to grow.
• Self-motivated and trustworthy.

•  Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting, finance or any other related field (Professional qualification is an added advantage), can be last year student.