Role Description We are seeking an organized, meticulous, and proactive Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant to support our day-to-day accounting operations, maintain financial records, and ensure smooth financial workflows. In this entry-to-mid level role, you will report directly to the Finance Manager or Lead Accountant and collaborate closely with Internal Operations, Procurement, Sales, External Clients, and Vendors. You will be responsible for supporting daily accounting functions, processing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), performing routine bank reconciliations, and assisting with month-end financial close activities. Responsibilities include matching invoices against purchase orders and delivery receipts, preparing payment runs, tracking overdue accounts, issuing customer statements, posting journal entries, and maintaining audit-ready financial logs. Success in this position requires high numerical accuracy, strict adherence to internal controls and accounting standards, proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheet applications, strong communication skills, and a reliable approach to handling confidential financial data. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional accounting accreditation (such as actively pursuing ACCA, CAT, or CPA foundations) is a plus. AP & AR Operations: 1–2 years of practical experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, vendor invoice verification, client billing, and credit control follow-ups. Invoice Matching & Financial Checks: Hands-on experience executing 3-way matching (Purchase Orders, Delivery Orders, and Invoices), identifying billing variances, and auditing expense receipts for compliance. Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management: Proven ability to perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations, balance cash books, reconcile merchant payment gateways, and track petty cash disbursements. Accounting Systems & Software: Hands-on experience using modern accounting software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools (e.g., Quick Books, Xero, SAP, Oracle Net Suite, SQL Account, or Auto Count). Spreadsheet Proficiency & Reporting: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, and data validation) to compile aging reports, expense tracking sheets, and payment schedules. General Ledger & Month-End Support: Basic understanding of general ledger maintenance, posting routine journal entries (accruals, prepayments, depreciation), and assisting with trial balance preparations. Tax & Regulatory Awareness: Working knowledge of local tax regulations (e.g., Sales & Service Tax / VAT / GST withholding), corporate compliance rules, and standard tax invoicing requirements. Data Privacy & Confidentiality: Absolute ethical integrity, strict confidentiality, and adherence to corporate governance guidelines when handling sensitive financial records and banking details. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills to liaise effectively between internal department leads, external clients, vendors, and banking institutions.