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Senior Finance Officer

Humus Recruitment N.V.
Full-time
On-site
Paramaribo, Paramaribo, Suriname

For a client, we are looking for a Finance Officer responsible for accurate and timely financial administration. The role includes processing invoices and payments, managing accounts payable and receivable, generating financial reports, and working with accounting software like Exact. The ideal candidate has at least three years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. A background in Finance, Accounting, or Business, along with solid Excel skills, is required.



Requirements

  • Higher professional education (HBO) level, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a financial or administrative position.
  • Demonstrable experience with Exact (at least 1 year required).
  • Strong numerical insight and analytical skills.
  • Experience with process improvement and independently managing financial operations.
  • Proactive, accurate, independent, and able to perform under pressure.
  • Capable of meeting tight deadlines and maintaining oversight in a dynamic work environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience in creating financial reports.


What will you be doing?

As a Finance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate, complete, and timely processing of the organization’s financial administration. You will play a key role in keeping client records up to date, generating payment overviews, and continuously improving the efficiency of back-office financial processes. Your daily tasks will include verifying and processing invoices, payments, and ledger entries using Exact or similar accounting software, managing accounts payable and receivable, analyzing outstanding balances, and supporting reporting for management. With a proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail, you will also identify discrepancies and contribute to process optimization. You are expected to work independently, maintain oversight in a dynamic work environment, and meet tight deadlines. To succeed in this role, you should have at least three years of relevant financial or administrative experience, a higher professional education background (preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Business), and solid proficiency in Excel and accounting systems like Exact.


Benefits

  • A dynamic work environment within a professional Finance team.
  • Opportunities for initiative and involvement in process optimization.
  • A competitive salary and attractive secondary benefits.
  • Possibility of hybrid or flexible working conditions (if applicable).
  • Support in professional development through training and courses.