Finance Assistant

Are you great with numbers? Are you able to work methodically and to deadlines? We are looking for a Finance Assistant to provide support to the Finance Manager of a well-established shipping company. If you think you’ve got what it takes, we want to hear from you!

What is expected of you?

• Give administrative support to aid the operation of the finance department, including maintaining procedures, filing, and records
• Keep a record of petty cash payments/reconciliations
• Oversee cash accounts in foreign currency, ensuring tallying of monies in till and reconciliations are provided
• Prepare suppliers’ invoices, reconcile suppliers’ statements of account, and prepare a creditors list
• Maintain the creditors ledger for settlement by the Finance Manager
• Responsible for preparing bank deposits, effecting swift transfers, and liaising with the bank on general matters
• Distribute departmental post received
• Provide a breakdown of general overheads to the Finance Manager
• Offer support related to the credit control function
• Maintain and reconcile statements, raising invoices when necessary
• Process disbursements and maintain bunker vessel accounts
• Perform reconciliations of the disbursement account along with invoices necessary for freight and other receivables
• Ad-hoc duties as requested by the Finance Manager

What are you expected to bring?

• Great eye for detail
• Able to work accurately and methodically
• Excel with numbers and able to remain focused
• Able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Can work independently and proactively
• Microsoft Excel / Word proficient
• Basic knowledge of Shireburn software

What’s in it for you?

• Dynamic working environment
• Competitive salary