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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in transactions, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization. Your responsibilities will include processing payments, maintaining financial records, assisting in budget preparation, and supporting the finance team with various tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in finance or accounting, excellent numerical skills, and the ability to work meticulously under pressure. You will work closely with other finance professionals to manage financial functions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. This role requires a high level of discretion and professionalism as you will be handling sensitive financial information. With your support, we aim to enhance our financial processes, ensuring compliance and financial stability. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
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- Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the finance director
- Help oversee and manage individual accounts
- Create, send, and follow up on invoices
- Review and adhere to department budgets
- Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets
- Review and audit financial statements and reports, ensure all calculations and data entries are correct
- Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees and/or clients
- Report any troubling discoveries or suspicion of wrongdoing to the proper authorities
- Assist the financial director in creating financial reports on a regular basis
- Adhere to the company's or organization's financial policies and procedures
- Answers question and provide assistance to stakeholders, customers, and clients as needed
- Attend finance department and company-wide meetings, sometimes assisting with financial reporting to managers and senior executives
- Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
Requirements
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- A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a finance role
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot numerical errors
- Good organizational and time-management abilities
- Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Capability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with financial reporting requirements
- Familiarity with accounting software and programs
- Understanding of data privacy standards
- Solid data entry skills with an ability to identify numerical errors
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with financial software and accounting systems?
- How do you manage tight deadlines, especially during end-of-month or end-of-year financial reporting?
- Can you give an example of a financial report you have prepared and the impact it had?
- How do you ensure accuracy in your work, and can you provide an example of how you have identified and corrected an error in financial data?
- Describe a time when you had to explain complex financial information to a non-financial audience. How did you ensure they understood?
- What strategies do you use to stay updated with financial regulations and accounting standards?