Assistant Finance Manager

Job Purpose

The Assistant Finance Manager supports the Finance Manager in overseeing financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and compliance. The role ensures accurate financial records, assists in financial planning, and helps maintain strong internal controls while contributing to the organization’s financial performance and decision-making.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes

• Ensure accuracy of financial data, journal entries, and reconciliations

• Review general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts

• Monitor budget utilization and analyze variances

• Assist departments in budget planning and cost tracking

• Provide insights and recommendations for cost control

• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities (AP, AR, GL, payroll)

• Ensure timely processing of invoices, payments, and receipts

• Review and approve transactions within authority limits

• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping

• Assist in monitoring cash flow and liquidity position

• Support bank reconciliations and cash management activities

• Ensure timely payments to suppliers and employees

• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits

• Support implementation of audit recommendations

• Assist in tax calculations, filings, and compliance

• Ensure timely submission of statutory reports

• Support implementation of internal control systems

• Identify risks and recommend control improvements

• Prepare financial analysis reports for management