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Administrative Assistant
About the job Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant with a background in Accounting is a key support role responsible for efficiently managing administrative tasks, financial documentation, and providing assistance to the finance department. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of administrative and financial functions within the security agency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Records: Maintain and organize financial records, including invoices, receipts, and financial reports. Ensure all financial documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with company policies.
- Accounts Payable: Process and track accounts payable invoices, verifying their accuracy and completeness. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for payment inquiries and discrepancies.
- Expense Management: Assist in tracking and categorizing employee expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies. Reconcile expenses and prepare expense reports.
- Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial transactions. Identify and address any discrepancies or issues.
- Payroll Support: Assist in processing employee payroll, including hours tracking, calculations, and distribution of paychecks or direct deposits.
- Financial Reporting: Assist in generating financial reports and statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Provide necessary financial information to management and auditors as required.
- Data Entry: Accurately enter financial and administrative data into the company's accounting software and database systems.
- Filing and Documentation: Organize and maintain financial and administrative documents in both physical and digital formats for easy retrieval and compliance purposes.
- Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the office, including answering phone calls, managing emails, scheduling appointments, and handling office supplies and equipment.
- Compliance: Stay updated with relevant financial regulations and ensure the company's financial practices are in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- A background in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of financial principles, including accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information with discretion.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for vendor and internal communication.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience in administrative support is a plus.
- Familiarity with security industry operations and practices is a bonus.