The main purpose of the Financial Administrative Assistant is to assists with various financial tasks under the supervision of the Financial Accountant. The role offers hands-on experience and provides opportunities to learn accounting software and develop skills for a career in finance or accounting.
Key Responsibilities
1. Data Entry & Record Keeping: Assisting with entering financial data into accounting systems and maintaining accurate financial records.
2. Invoicing & Payments: Assisting with processing invoices, issuing payments to suppliers, and managing accounts payable and receivables.
3. Banking Tasks: Coordinating banking activities, managing petty cash, and performing bank reconciliations.
4. Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of financial reports, such as balance sheets and cash flow statements.
5. Reconciliations: Assisting with reconciling various accounts, including creditors, debtors, and bank accounts.
6. Payroll: Assisting with the preparation of monthly payroll and managing deductions, pay slips distribution.
7. Compliance: Helping with statutory compliance, such as preparing returns for taxes and other statutory obligations.
8. Administrative Support: Performing general administrative tasks and other duties as assigned by a Financial Accountant.
9. Required Skills and Qualifications
Skills and Education
1. Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel, Word Outlook and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage ERP) will be an added advantage.
2. Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Educational Background: Certificate or Diploma in Accounting or Finance.
Work Experience: Non required
