Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant

📊 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / FINANCE ASSISTANT💼 Accounting Finance Operations Business Support Division💼 POSITION OVERVIEW

📍 Entry-Level / Junior Role

🏢 Full-Time Finance & Accounting Department 📊 Corporate Finance Accounting Operations Support

The Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role is designed for individuals beginning their career in accounting and finance operations. The position focuses on supporting daily financial activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting in reporting and reconciliation processes.

You will work closely with finance teams to ensure that all financial data is recorded, processed, and maintained with accuracy and compliance.

🎯 ROLE OBJECTIVE

This role ensures smooth financial operations by:

📌 Supporting daily accounting and bookkeeping activities

📌 Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation

📌 Assisting in financial reporting and reconciliation

📌 Supporting payment, invoicing, and expense tracking processes

📌 Ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and standards

📂 CORE RESPONSIBILITIES💰 1. Bookkeeping & Accounting Support

📊 Record daily financial transactions accurately

🧾 Maintain general ledger entries and accounting records

💳 Process invoices, receipts, and payment documentation

📌 Assist in accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

📂 Ensure proper filing and organization of financial documents

🧾 2. Invoice & Payment Processing

💳 Prepare and verify invoices before processing

📊 Track incoming and outgoing payments

📌 Follow up on outstanding payments and receivables

🧾 Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts

⚙️ Support payment scheduling and bank processing tasks

📊 3. Financial Reporting Assistance

📈 Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports

📊 Support balance sheet and profit & loss statement preparation

🧠 Help compile financial summaries for management review

📌 Maintain accuracy in reporting data and figures

📂 Assist in audit preparation and documentation

🏦 4. Bank Reconciliation & Data Verification

💰 Reconcile bank statements with internal records

📊 Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data

🧾 Verify transaction accuracy and completeness

📂 Maintain updated reconciliation reports

⚠️ Flag inconsistencies for review and correction

🤝 5. Administrative & Finance Support

📌 Support finance team with administrative tasks

📊 Maintain financial filing systems and records

🧾 Assist in tax-related documentation preparation (if required)

📂 Coordinate with internal departments for finance queries

⚙️ Support process improvements in finance operations

🧠 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE✔ Core Skills

🧮 Strong numerical and analytical ability

📊 High attention to detail and accuracy

🧠 Organized and structured working style

📌 Basic understanding of accounting principles

📂 Ability to manage multiple financial tasks

✔ Technical Skills

📊 Strong Excel skills (formulas, tables, data entry)

🧾 Basic knowledge of accounting systems (SQL accounting, ERP, or similar)

📂 Familiarity with bookkeeping processes

📈 Understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet)

✔ Bonus Skills (Optional)

💻 Accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, SAP)

📊 Basic reporting tools (Power BI / Excel dashboards)

🧠 Knowledge of taxation basics

📂 Experience with audit preparation or internships

🎓 EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

🎓 Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in:

Accounting Finance Business Administration Economics Related Fields

📌 Fresh graduates are welcome

📌 Internship experience in accounting or finance is an advantage

📌 Strong academic foundation in accounting principles preferred

🚀 CAREER PROGRESSION

📊 Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant

📈 Accounts Executive / Finance Executive

📊 Senior Accounts Executive / Accountant

💼 Finance Manager / Accounting Manager

🏦 Head of Finance / CFO

🧰 TOOLS & SYSTEMS (EXAMPLES)

📊 Microsoft Excel Google Sheets

🧾 Accounting software (SQL Accounting / QuickBooks / Xero / SAP)

📂 ERP systems (varies by company)

📈 Basic reporting tools (optional BI tools)

🎁 WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

💰 Hands-on experience in real accounting operations

📊 Strong foundation in finance and bookkeeping

🧠 Understanding of corporate financial systems

🤝 Exposure to finance team workflows and reporting cycles

🚀 Career pathway into accounting, audit, and financial management

📈 High-demand administrative finance skill set

📩 APPLICATION SUMMARY

This role is ideal for individuals wh…