Finance & Administration Assistant 313 views

Department: Administration Unit

Reports To: Institute Director

Background of SMBI

The Strategy, Management and Business Institute (SMBI) is a professional capacity-building and research institution established to promote excellence in strategy, leadership, management, and policy-oriented research in The Gambia and across Africa. SMBI aims to become a leading center for professional training, strategic analysis, research, and policy advisory services by delivering high-quality educational programmes, consultancy services, and evidence-based policy support.

To support its growing operations, SMBI seeks to recruit a Finance and Administration Assistant to provide financial, administrative, and operational support to the Institute.

Job Overview

 The Finance and Administrative Assistant will support the financial management, administrative operations, payroll administration, statutory compliance, procurement, records management, and general office administration of SMBI. The position will ensure that all financial transactions are properly documented, staff salaries and statutory obligations are processed on time, and administrative systems operate efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the
• Maintain accurate financial records, process payments, and support budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly payroll and facilitate timely payment of staff salaries through the banking system.
• Prepare and submit statutory obligations, including staff PAYE taxes, institutional tax returns to the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), and staff social security contributions to SSHFC.
• Maintain procurement, inventory, and asset management
• Support student fee administration and maintain accurate revenue
• Support office administration by organizing and maintaining the filing systems, correspondence, and institutional documentation.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, trainings, workshops, and other institutional
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and official
• Support compliance with institutional policies, financial regulations, and statutory
• Perform any other finance and administrative duties assigned by

Required Qualifications

Academic Qualifications: Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications (Added Advantage): CAT, CPA, CIMA, AAT, or equivalent accounting and finance qualifications. Training in taxation, payroll administration, procurement, or financial management.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, payroll, administration, or related functions.
• Experience in payroll preparation and statutory
• Experience dealing with GRA tax filings and SSHFC contribution submissions is highly desirable.
• Experience working in an educational institution, private sector organization, or public institution will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial management, bookkeeping, and payroll administration
• Good knowledge of Gambian tax regulations, statutory compliance, and social security contribution processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and administrative
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving
• Good communication, interpersonal, and customer service
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to

All applications should be sent to info@smbi.gm, with copies to saidousj@smbi.gm  and khadijahjallow19@gmail.com. Deadline: July 24th, 2026.

Expected Start Date: July 2026