Finance Associate at Strivo Labs

About the Role

Strivo Labs is seeking a Finance Associate to support our finance and loan operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing daily accounting activities, loan reconciliations, payroll support, expense processing, and financial analysis.

This role requires strong analytical ability, keen attention to detail, and a solid understanding of internal financial workflows and lending processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations and ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions
• Oversee loan disbursements, track repayments, update loan schedules, and perform accurate interest calculations
• Conduct bank, loan, and control account reconciliations, promptly resolving discrepancies
• Support payroll processing, ensuring correct statutory deductions and timely remittances (PAYE, pension, etc.)
• Process vendor payments, staff reimbursements, and maintain proper expense documentation
• Prepare journal entries, month-end and year-end closing schedules, and periodic financial statements
• Generate financial reports, cashflow analyses, and loan performance summaries to guide management decisions
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring company expenses
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with credit, collections, operations, and audit teams to maintain financial accuracy and operational integrity

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 2–3 years of experience in finance or accounting; experience in microfinance, lending, or financial services is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of loan accounting, payroll processes, and statutory remittances
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or loan management software
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills