Finance Assistant
Job description
Position Title: Finance Assistant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Annie
Incumbent:
Effective:
Approved by:
SUMMARY
The Finance Department is a crucial area that accuracy and timeliness will solidify our reputation as a
reliable and honest source for financial information. The Finance Assistant will function in a supporting
role and will work under the direction of the Finance Supervisor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily check of various email accounts
- Entering Invoices, filing and maintenance (creating and closing) of Purchase Orders related to
- Accounts Payables.
- Contract management
- Entering payments into accounting software
- Liaise with other departments as required to ensure accuracy of financial transactions
- Month end tasks including Journal Entries, Bank Entries and Reconciliations, Pre-paid and Fixed
- Asset entries.
- Assisting with research and preparation of reports as required
- Assisting with budgets
- Assisting with preparing payment requests
- Assist with Audit related reports as required.
- Provide other support where required to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of
- departmental goals and requirements
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or 1-2 years experience in a similar role.
- Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations
- Positive attitude and wiliness to grow and learn.
- Ability to be extremely flexible, efficient and punctual.
- Organized and can work with tight deadlines.
- Analytical and critical thinker with strong verbal and written skills.
- Can work independently as well as part of a team.
- Confidentiality
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel is a must)