Role description

The finance assistant will support our financial department. The responsibilities of a finance assistant include processing payments, updating financial records, monitoring budgets, and managing invoices. As a finance assistant, you should have strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, good organizational skills, and working knowledge of accounting software.

Responsibilities: Specific duties include

• Understanding individual project requirements and ensuring compliance
• Extracting and reviewing data for reports
• Processing payments for vendors and staff
• Developing project financial reports

Required competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and use of accounting software (QuickBooks)
•  Excellent mathematical skills
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting reporting standards
• Good organizational skills
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent time management skills
•  High level of integrity and reliability
•  Ability to work with little or no supervision
•  Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (First- or second-class upper) from a recognized university in accounting, finance, mathematics, or business administration
• Minimum one-year post-NYSC experience in a relevant field
• Industry knowledge of best practices, policies, and current regulations in accounting
• Additional certifications in accounting or auditing preferred
• Experience in an Audit firm, financial services, and management consulting is an advantage