FINANCE OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Mar 19, 2025 - The Finance Operations Associate seeks to become a qualified accountant with a solid understanding of statutory and financial reporting requirements. Demonstrates strong communication, analytical, and numerical skills, with the ability to engage management on improvements. Proficient in Microsoft Office and MS NAV, with the ability to work under pressure and manage internal/external relationships effectively.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Finance Operations Associate Resume
- Finance Operations
- Treasury Management
- Process Development
- Payment Handling
- Export Control
- SAP Compliance
- ECCN Processing
- Financial Reporting
- Risk Management
- Financial Modeling
- Client Communication
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Inquiry Resolution
- Risk Communication
- Project Management
- Team Mentoring
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Employee Education
- Operational Efficiency
- Relationship Building
Summary of Finance Operations Associate Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Finance with 3 Years of Experience
- A strong accounting or business acumen and is in the process of setting accounting exams with the intention of becoming a qualified accountant.
- An understanding of statutory and financial reporting requirements for corporate entities.
- A team player with excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
- An ability to identify tangible improvements and engage management on the same.
- Strong verbal, analytical, and numerical skills.
- Understanding of the business and financial environment in which the ICCL operates
- Good IT skills and an ability to maximize the benefits from investment in technology, including the use of Microsoft Office to good effect.
- Experience in MS NAV would be desirable.
- Ability to engage with Team members to contribute to resolving complex problems.
- Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder focus are required including the ability to create and maintain internal/external relationships.
2. BA in Accounting with 5 Years of Experience
- Experience in the tech or financial services industry
- Experience in Oracle Netsuite
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- A committed team player with good interpersonal skills
- Meticulous and detail-oriented
- Self-driven and motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
- High integrity and able to work independently
- Experience with complex reconciliations an advantage
- Capable of seeking guidance when required and assisting colleagues in pursuit of team objectives.
3. BA in Business Administration with 4 Years of Experience
- Experience at Big Four/Fintech/SME, preferably with a focus on financial services.
- Strong analytical skills, a structured approach to work and attention to detail while delivering high quality in a fast-paced environment.
- Good knowledge of general accounting and financial control principles.
- Some experience with accounting software, preferably Exact.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills (English, and Dutch advantageous)
- Ability to function with a level of autonomy but maintain a high level of communication with the Financial Operations Lead.
- Able to develop solutions and communicate across the organization in an effective manner
- Able to clearly identify and define issues that are being raised via emails and make necessary recommendations
- Good team player, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn
- Able to efficiently organize own time, assess priorities within own area of work, and work under tight deadlines with a high level of commitment
4. BA in Management with 2 Years of Experience
- Ability to adapt and re-prioritize workload when rush invoicing requests are received
- Strong, effective communication skills with co-workers, supervisors, operational teams, and clients
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to independently make decisions to accomplish a certain task
- Ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely in both verbal and written communications.
- Analytical and technical skills related to accounting, finance, and internal controls are critical to success.
- Ability to work under continual deadline constraints and handle multiple projects at once.
- Solid organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Outlook and Excel including Vlookups, Pivot Tables, Macros, etc.
- Basic knowledge of Accounting and Finance terms and functions
- Working knowledge of accounting systems and controls (knowledge of system implementations and accounting systems such as Oracle Cloud Financials
- Knowledge of Single Family Rental operational terms and functions
5. BA in Economics with 6 Years of Experience
- Experience in an operational role or in the financial industry
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, diverse work environment with great follow-through on tasks.
- Knowledge of cryptocurrencies, international payments & trading platforms.
- Fluent English.
- Qualitative and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to quickly learn and use new programs
- Excellent communication skills (interpersonal savvy, presentation skills, oral and written communication)
- Must be highly trustworthy and able to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
- High level of professionalism and integrity
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office (especially Word, Excel)
- Proficient user of SAP, Navision, YARDI or similar accounting software