JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
Finance Assistant
DEPARTMENT
Business Office
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Full-Time Employee
REPORTS TO
Accountant
POSITION SUMMARY
The Finance Assistant supports the Accountant and the Business Office through routine bookkeeping, financial recordkeeping, and daily cash-handling activities essential to the college’s financial operations. This position assists with counting, documenting, and depositing funds; preparing and verifying forms; maintaining organized financial records; and helping ensure that internal controls are followed. The Finance Assistant works collaboratively with Business Office colleagues and other departments to promote accuracy, transparency, and timely financial processing within the college environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Processing and Documentation
• Record daily financial transactions in accordance with established accounting procedures.
• Prepare, verify, and file financial forms, receipts, and supporting documents.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records, ledgers, and logs.
• Support the Accountant in preparing financial reports and summaries.
Cash Handling and Bank Transactions
• Count, verify, and record incoming payments from students, departments, and external parties.
• Prepare bank deposit slips and ensure timely deposits of funds.
• Assist with cash withdrawals and other bank-related errands on behalf of the Business Office.
• Follow established cash-handling protocols to maintain internal control and safeguard institutional assets.
Bookkeeping and Account Support
• Enter financial data into accounting software or manual systems as required.
• Reconcile receipts, payments, and account balances under the guidance of the Accountant.
• Track and follow up on outstanding balances or incomplete documentation.
• Assist with monitoring departmental budget usage when requested.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
• Adhere to LICC’s financial policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security regarding financial and student information.
• Support periodic internal reviews of financial documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Communication and Collaboration
• Provide courteous service to students, employees, vendors, and visitors seeking assistance from the Business Office.
• Collaborate with adjacent administrative offices to ensure the smooth flow of financial information.
• Communicate observed discrepancies, errors, or concerns promptly to the Accountant.
Other Duties
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Accountant.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• High school diploma required; associate degree or certificate in accounting, business, or related field preferred.
• Additional training in bookkeeping or office administration is an advantage.
Experience
• At least one year of bookkeeping, accounting, or office administrative experience preferred.
• Experience working in an educational or nonprofit setting is helpful.
• Familiarity with cash-handling procedures and basic financial documentation.
Skills
• Ability to perform accurate numerical and clerical work.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with office software, including spreadsheets and word processing tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established procedures.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Character [Do Not Change This Section]
• Preferably be an Evangelical, born-again person with a clear testimony of faith in Christ.
• Indicate God’s leading to service with LICC.
• Attitude of self-sacrificial servant leadership.
• Evidence of cooperative and positive relationship with LICC stakeholders.
Preferred Attributes
• Familiarity with accounting software.
• Demonstrated reliability and consistency in meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small-team environment.
• Willingness to learn new systems and procedures.
ABOUT LICC
Vision Statement: We envision a sustainable school with deep long-term relationships among administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni and global partners.
Mission Statement: We equip people with the knowledge to serve Christ and build their nations.
Core Values: Christ Centeredness, Cultural Engagement, Church Connectedness, Committed Faculty, Comprehensive Biblical Education
Philosophy: Liberia International Christian College (LICC) is a faith-based higher education institution set in the context of a creationist Evangelical Biblical Christian tradition. It is concerned about providing excellent, context-relevant, affordable and diversified wholesome education for transforming the human situation and environment. LICC holds that essential and worthwhile education is on the back of real experience of God through Jesus Christ and the spirituality and lifestyle that spring up from it.
Revised: January 14, 2026