Finance Associate (Client-Facing)

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary Packages
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Setup
• Equipment Provided
• Day 1 HMO
• Life Insurance

Position Overview
The Finance Associate performs day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial data, compliance with standards, and timely support for client service requirements.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Record, verify, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices and client billings.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on collections.
• Maintain accurate AP/AR ledgers and supporting schedules.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare journal entries and monthly reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze variances and provide supporting details for reviews.
• Conducts basic or initial analysis of financial reports.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger balances.

Client Relations and Management

• Support the Account Manager and Senior Accountant in addressing client inquiries.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of assigned deliverables in support of client requirements.
• Maintain organized and updated client documentation.
• Escalate issues or discrepancies to Senior Staff/Accountants in a timely manner.

Inventory Management

• Record and monitor inventory transactions, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing periodic inventory reports for clients.
• Support physical inventory counts and variance analysis.
• Ensure proper documentation of inventory movements.

Internal Audit and Compliance

• Conduct periodic internal audits to assess the adequacy of financial controls.
• Identify discrepancies, risks, and process gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, tax regulations, and company procedures.
• Support external auditors with documentation, schedules, and queries.
• Assist in implementing process improvements to strengthen internal control frameworks.

Tax Compliance

• Assist in preparing tax-related schedules and documentation.
• Ensure accuracy in recording tax-related transactions (VAT, withholding tax, etc.).
• Provide administrative and logistical support for coordination with external auditors or regulatory agencies, as needed by the Senior Accountant.
• Stay updated on basic tax regulations applicable to client accounts.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in ad hoc tasks or projects assigned by the supervisor or management.
• Demonstrate readiness to extend work hours when necessary to support client needs and meet critical deadlines.

WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related courses
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Exposure to financial reporting cycles (monthly/quarterly/year-end)
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic accounting software
• Knowledge of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting basics
• Knowledge of collaboration tools (Slack, MS Teams)
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Dependable and committed to meeting deadlines
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a client-service environment