Finance and Admin Officer

About the role

eRecruiter is looking for a detail-oriented and organized Finance and Admin Officer with 2 years of experience. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles, especially double-entry bookkeeping, and can manage day-to-day financial operations.

Key responsibilities

• Create accurate and timely client invoices, itemized and aligned with contractual agreements.
• Perform double-entry bookkeeping, including journal entries, ledger maintenance and trial balance preparation.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory remittances.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate daily financial tasks with the financial management team to optimize workflow.
• Maintain an organized office environment, order supplies and update inventory.
• Manage payroll and ensure timely staff payments, handling statutory deductions such as PAYE and pensions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a similar field.
• 2 years of experience in a professional services or HR recruitment industry.
• Excellent analytical skills, good organizational and time-management skills, and strong communication skills.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks and NetSuite.
• Practical experience with double-entry bookkeeping.