Finance Assistant at Committed To Good (CTG)

Overview of position

• Reporting to the Regional Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant supports CTG’s financial operations by ensuring accurate processing, compliance, and timely reporting across core areas.

Role objectives

• Process supplier invoices, ensure proper documentation, and track payments.
• Generate and reconcile client invoices with COOs and payroll; record in Sage.
• Support timely client payments and follow-up on overdue receivables with the Credit Controller.
• Resolve invoice-related queries.
• Support timely payroll for CTG consultants and staff. Prepare schedules for remittances (e.g., pensions, housing, healthcare) when applicable.
• Reconcile payroll data with contracts and tax regulations; issue payslips.
• Calculate and process PIT, social security, and other local taxes when applicable. Ensure timely tax payments, filings, and support during audits.
• Coordinate with legal and may represent CTG with local tax authorities.
• Manage cash transactions, prepare bank reconciliations, and post to Sage.
• Assist with bank account oversight and cash request planning.
• Support data collection for budgets, forecasts, and monthly variance analysis.
• Prepare summary financial reports and assist with audits.
• Ensure accurate data entry in financial systems; propose process improvements.
• Maintain financial documentation and support other departments as needed.

Project reporting

This position reports to the Regional Finance Manager

Key competencies

• Education: University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is a plus
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional experience with payroll processing, invoice management, and accounts payable/receivable, ideally in an international context.
• Languages: Fluent in English & French
• Software Proficiency: Experience with financial management software (specifically Sage & QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with tax compliance and basic financial reporting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ethical, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.