The Finance Accounting Manager works in collaboration with the VP Accounting, Partnership Accounting Manager, External Reporting Manager, Director of Tax and Internal Auditor. This position will report directly to the VP Global Accounting and will assist this well-capitalized start-up company with technical accounting, partnership accounting, investor presentations and other special projects as it continues its global expansion.
Responsibilities:
Oversee an accounting team in Panama Central Finance Team, approximately 4-5 people – responsible for team functions
Work closely with Operations Finance team to deliver month end accurately and on time
Stakeholder management during interactions with location accounting teams in 16 countries
on three continents
Strive for continuous improvement in all business processes across the finance function
Interface with other departments in the organisation to deliver ad hoc reporting requirements
Responsibilities:
Oversee an accounting team in Panama Central Finance Team, approximately 4-5 people – responsible for team functions
Work closely with Operations Finance team to deliver month end accurately and on time
Stakeholder management during interactions with location accounting teams in 16 countries
on three continents
Strive for continuous improvement in all business processes across the finance function
Interface with other departments in the organisation to deliver ad hoc reporting requirements
Requirements:
2+ years of Finance & Accounting experience
Bilingual in Spanish and English both verbal and written to Business level standard
CPA or ACA or equivalent professionally chartered accountant
Proven track record of managing large teams well
Excellent understanding of corporate procedures and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, etc.) and ability to work with a wider team to identify areas of improvement as well as organise execution
Excellent knowledge of accounting (accounts payable/general ledger, financial chart of accounts, etc.)
Experience in the hospitality industry a bonus
Experience of Oracle and Hyperion a bonus
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Must have strong work ethics
Must be well organized and a self-starter
Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
Possess strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
2+ years of Finance & Accounting experience
Bilingual in Spanish and English both verbal and written to Business level standard
CPA or ACA or equivalent professionally chartered accountant
Proven track record of managing large teams well
Excellent understanding of corporate procedures and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, etc.) and ability to work with a wider team to identify areas of improvement as well as organise execution
Excellent knowledge of accounting (accounts payable/general ledger, financial chart of accounts, etc.)
Experience in the hospitality industry a bonus
Experience of Oracle and Hyperion a bonus
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Must have strong work ethics
Must be well organized and a self-starter
Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
Possess strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
This position is open to all candidates.
