Finance Associate Job at Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is transforming education by attacking one of the emerging world’s biggest problems: inadequate access to and quality of education for the children of families living on less than $2/day. Bridge utilizes a research-proven, scripted-learning education methodology coupled
with big data (all teachers have tablets for instruction, assessment, and data-gathering) to profitably deliver high quality education at less than $6 per child per month.

Bridge International Academies offers a tremendous opportunity to grow with one of the world’s most exciting, ambitious, and socially conscious companies, with leadership roles available across a number of competencies and geographies. We look forward to getting to know you!



Job Title: Finance Associate
 
Overview of Position

The Associate,Finance will play a critical part in implementing Finance policies and interacting with external business partners and internal departments. The Finance Associate should expect to work in a very fast-paced environment supporting a company that is constructing 150 academies a year. The right hire for this position is driven, competitive, analytical, attentive, resourceful, organized and constantly seeking improvement. He or she pays attention to detail and is proficient at ERP systems and excel. The ideal candidate needs to have a flexible schedule and is willing to put in additional hours.


Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries and adjustments into the accounting system
• Checking daily banking transactions and reconciling bank accounts
• Participate in the preparation of monthly financial statements, reconciliations and reports
• Review and management of general ledger accounts
• Ensuring purchase order, Goods Received Notes and invoices are matched
• Review and process bank and Mobile money payments
• Ensuring proper documentation and filing of all paperwork
• Reviewing all payments requests are in adherence to Finance policies

• At least 2 years of experience in Finance and Accounting
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment with a very unpredictable schedule
• Degree in a business/finance related field
• ICAN (or related qualification) part 2 or above
• Proficiency in excel and Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• Strong communication skills
• Highly motivated to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision