Finance Assistant SA

Role Overview

We are looking for a meticulous, dependable Finance Assistant to bolster daily financial and administrative operations. This role involves supporting various financial tasks such as processing transactions, managing invoices, carrying out reconciliations, preparing reports, and maintaining precise and confidential financial records with promptness.

Key Responsibilities

• Recording and handling daily financial transactions efficiently.
• Supporting accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Managing invoices, expenses, payments, receipts, and relevant financial paperwork.
• Keeping financial records well-organized and accurate.
• Assisting in reconciling bank, credit card, and other accounts.
• Reviewing financial data to ensure correctness and completeness.
• Monitoring payments, invoices, expenses, and outstanding amounts diligently.
• Preparing spreadsheets, financial summaries, and reports.
• Contributing to month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Investigating and resolving inconsistencies in financial records.
• Aiding in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning when needed.
• Gathering documentation for audits and financial evaluations.
• Inputting and updating data in accounting and financial systems.
• Communicating with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders on finance-related matters.
• Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive financial and business information.
• Adhering to established financial policies, procedures, and controls.
• Providing support for other finance and administrative projects as required.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Fundamental understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Comfort working with accounting software and digital financial tools.
• Good numerical and analytical reasoning.
• Efficient data entry and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to spot discrepancies and assist in reconciliations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to juggle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving aptitude and diligent follow-up.
• Responsible handling of confidential financial data.
• Capability to work independently and collaborate well within finance and other teams.
• Dependable, organized, and proactive work attitude.

Job Requirements

• Prior experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related roles.
• Relevant educational background or coursework in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related areas.
• Experience processing transactions, invoices, expenses, and payments.
• Competency with spreadsheets and accounting or financial management systems.
• Basic knowledge of reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong digital literacy and computer skills.
• Ability to maintain precise financial documentation.
• Proven ability to manage detail-focused work while ensuring accuracy.
• Adeptness at meeting deadlines and following financial procedures.
• Experience working independently and effectively in a remote setting.
• Reliable internet access and appropriate workspace for remote duties.
• Professional, organized, dependable, and detail-aware demeanor.
• English proficiency required for collaboration with English-speaking clients, vendors, or team members.

Additional Information

By applying, candidates will receive a unique Simera Professional Key (SPK) that facilitates connections with employers and enhances opportunities to secure suitable positions.