Project Associate - Finance Operations (2520-PAFO)

Our client in the financial sector is seeking a proactive individual to manage the financial operations of its microfinance business. The role involves managing accounts, ensuring timely financial submissions, and overseeing financial processes to meet operational objectives effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure timely payments to clients, suppliers, and intermediaries.
• Monitor cash flow, maintain financial records, and manage petty cash.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including updates to logbooks for bank transfers and cheque issuance.
• Address urgent hardship cases and assist with regulatory and stakeholder queries.
• Accurately record client requests and transactions in enterprise systems.

Profile:

• Hold a professional qualification with preferably ACCA level 3 or any such acceptable qualification in the domain.
• At least 4 years post degree/professional experience in the accounting/ finance fields.
• Strong knowledge of accounting practices and proficiency in financial software.
• Demonstrate assertiveness, multi-tasking, problem solving, communication, reporting and ability to work under pressure and be results oriented.