Junior Finance Assistant

The role is responsible for providing primary support to the efficient functioning of the finance department. The essential duties are ensuring that accounts payable and receivables transactions are kept up to date, inventory management and filing and record keeping. The JUNIOR FINANCE ASSISTANT will also ensure that the organisation’s finance policies and procedure are adhered to at all times.

Essential Qualifications:

· Five CXC Subjects with passes in English A, Principle of Accounts and Mathematics

 Essential Experience:  Minimum 1 Year Experience working in a finance team advantageous.

 Technical Skills:

·  Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly intermediate to advanced Excel.

· Familiarity with QuickBooks is highly preferred.

 Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

·         Attention to Detail: High accuracy in recording and reviewing financial data.

·         Numerical Ability: Strong mathematical skills for calculations.

·         Communication: Ability to communicate clearly with team members.

·         Organisation: Strong time management skills to handle multiple deadlines.

Core Responsibilities

·         Bookkeeping: Assisting with daily accounting tasks, including recording transactions and updating financial records.

·         Accounts Payable: Process invoices in accordance with company policy, verify accuracy, monitor accounts payable and ensure timely payment of bills, monthly supplier reconciliations, maintaining AR and AP records.

·          Reconciliation: Reconciling bank statements and ledger balances.

·          Reporting: Assisting in preparing monthly or annual budget reports and financial summaries.

·          Inventory Management: Contribution to preparation of department inventory reports, processing Goods Received notes, purchasing and distribution of inventory.

·          Record Keeping: Filing, scanning, and managing financial documents in a confidential manner.

·          Payroll Processing: Assist with payroll processing and statutory submissions

·          Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation and maintenance of accurate financial reports and documentation. 

·          Transaction Processing: Support month-end and year-end closing processes. 

·          Compliance: Maintain compliance with company policies, internal controls, and relevant laws