JOB TITLE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

OVERVIEW:
As a Financial Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the financial operations of the company.
Your responsibilities will revolve around assisting with various financial tasks, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial processes. You will collaborate closely with financial managers, accountants, and other team members (10).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Processing of financial information: Accurately input financial data into Pastel and Excel spreadsheets. Maintain and update various financial records, including expenses, income, insurance schedules and asset registers.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Assist with accounts payable tasks such as processing invoices and verifying expenses. Support accounts receivable activities by generating invoices, tracking payments, and following up on outstanding balances.
• Business Administration: Provide general administration services to the finance department & back-up to reception desk, including organizing financial documents, scheduling meetings and responding to inquiries from internal or external stakeholders.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Assist in special projects where support is needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Pastel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial calculations.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders.