Job Title:
Finance Administrator
Job Purpose:
Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional with a solid foundation in accounting and financial administration who is looking to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Working closely with the Finance Manager and other internal teams, you will support day-to-day financial operations by ensuring accurate financial records, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing financial support across procurement, inventory, projects, and general business operations. The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and committed to delivering accurate and timely financial information
Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly management accounts, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage month-end and year-end financial processes and reporting.
- Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Monitor cash flow, banking transactions, and daily finance administration.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and management reports to support business decisions.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, perform stock reconciliations, and investigate discrepancies.
- Process and monitor foreign exchange (Forex) transactions and multi-currency payments.
- Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure accurate financial recording of purchasing and inventory activities.
- Support project financial administration, including cost tracking, reporting, and reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate financial and operational data within the ERP system.
- Assist with internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and financial controls.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance finance operations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing financial support across the business.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Previous experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant, or in a similar finance role.
- Proven experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger processing, and account reconciliations.
- Experience in stock and inventory management, including financial reporting and reconciliations.
- Exposure to foreign exchange (Forex) transactions and multi-currency accounting.
- Working knowledge of procurement and supply chain finance processes.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis.
- Experience working with ERP or integrated financial management systems.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal financial controls.
