Finance administration duties typically include supervising the financial activities and accounts of an organization, developing financial plans and goals, and maintaining detailed financial records and reports[1]. Common financial duties involve creating financial reports, executing payroll and budget processes, controlling expenditure and income, processing sales invoices, updating databases, managing liabilities, directing investments, and ensuring compliance with internal financial policies[1][2].
Administrative responsibilities may include keeping organized and up-to-date filing systems, developing administrative procedures, providing customer service, communicating with clients and team members, and managing deadlines[1]. In practice, these duties support efficient office operation, ensure compliance with regulations, and help coordinate financial activities across departments[7].
Typical tasks often also comprise preparing monthly and annual financial reports, managing accounts receivable and payable, tracking cash flows, and overseeing audit documentation[2][3][6]. For financial administrative assistants, duties may extend to gathering data for budget planning, supporting report preparation, coordinating meetings, managing financial documents such as invoices and contracts, maintaining confidentiality, and managing office resources[7].
The specifics of finance admin duties can vary depending on the organization and the industry, but generally they span these core areas:
- Financial recordkeeping and reporting
- Preparation and processing of payroll, invoices, and receipts
- Budget planning and analysis
- Accounts payable and receivable management
- Filing and administrative support
- Internal controls and compliance checks
- Correspondence and communications with stakeholders
- Document management and security
References
- [1] What Does a Finance Administrator Do? (Duties and Skills) – Indeed
- [2] Job role: Financial Administrator – Accountancy Age
- [3] What does a finance administrator do? (With key skills) – Indeed
- [6] JOB DESCRIPTION: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
- [7] Defining the Roles and Responsibilities of a Financial Administrative Assistant
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