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Posted:
22.06.2025
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06.08.2025
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Job Description:
Description
As a Finance Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our finance team. We’re looking for someone who actively questions current processes, explores automation, and brings an innovative approach using AI. You’ll be involved in core finance tasks such as invoice handling, expense tracking, reconciliations, and reporting, with support to develop smarter, faster methods.
We are committed to investing in your professional growth through internal and external training.
Key Responsibilities
* Vet payable invoices for errors or fraud.
* Obtain payment approval from senior stakeholders.
* Load invoices for payment accurately.
* Ensure proper accounting treatment and cost allocation.
* Identify opportunities to automate processes with AI tools.
Debt Management
* Monitor overdue invoices and follow up.
* Escalate debt concerns and utilize AI for prioritization and reminders.
* Manage employee expenses and improve processes via automation.
* Perform bank reconciliations and invoice matching.
* Collaborate on process improvements.
* Support month-end closing tasks.
* Participate in ad-hoc projects as needed.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
* Financial Knowledge: Experience or a degree in Accounting & Finance preferred.
* Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills and interest in AI.
* Analytical Skills: Ability to work with numbers and analyze data.
* Attention to Detail: Precise and organized.
* Curiosity & AI Focus: Enthusiastic about automation and AI innovations.
* Ethical Conduct: Uphold integrity in financial activities.
* Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Time Management: Efficiently manage time and meet deadlines.
* Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with colleagues.
We offer a supportive environment that values people and culture, along with excellent training and development opportunities, a performance bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance, wellbeing days, community paid days, Christmas shutdown, pension contributions, and a flexible benefits package including healthcare and discounts.
Our offices provide a great working environment with free refreshments, and our social committee organizes activities and charitable initiatives. Kinetic is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
Founded in 1998, Kinetic develops innovative software for university accommodation and conferencing management. We are trusted by leading universities worldwide, including Stanford and Monash, serving over 350 customers. Part of the Volaris Group since 2015, we continue to grow as a leader in our industry.
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