Financial Assistant
Job Summary:
As a Financial Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a solid understanding of financial principles. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial health of the organization and gain valuable experience in financial management.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Record-keeping:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Record financial transactions, including but not limited to, invoices, expenses, and payments.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial documents.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable:
- Process and verify invoices for payment.
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
- Assist in the collection of accounts receivable as needed.
- Expense Management:
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures regarding expenses.
- Track and analyze expense trends.
- Bank Reconciliation:
- Reconcile bank statements and resolve any discrepancies.
- Monitor and record all financial transactions related to bank accounts.
- Financial Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports on a regular basis.
- Generate financial statements and reports for management review.
- Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation.
- Budget Support:
- Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets.
- Track and report budget variances.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure budget compliance.
- General Administrative Support:
- Provide general administrative support to the finance team.
- Assist with special projects as needed.
- Communication:
- Collaborate with team members to exchange information and resolve financial issues.
- Communicate with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Prior experience with financial software or ERP systems is a plus