Senior Auditor

General objective of the position:

You will be responsible for the coordination, management and monitoring of the financial aspects of the companies to which you will be assigned, such as: ensuring the timely and sound execution of accounting, reporting of financial results, budgetary control, analytical accounting using and maintaining standardized structures and procedures, identifying potential areas of financial risk and supporting the implementation of risk mitigation activities, taxes, among others.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records for all entities, including data entry, reconciliations and preparation of financial statements.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payments and collections.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and local accounting standards.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries and backup schedules.
• Collaborate with department teams to monitor and control project budgets, expenses and financial performance.
• Assist in preparing project cost estimates and budgets, and provide periodic reports on actual costs and variances.
• Participate in department meetings to provide financial information, identify potential risks and support decision making processes.
• Assist with company related billing and ensure timely and accurate billing to customers.
• Support the finance team in various ad hoc financial analyses, such as financial modeling, forecasting and profitability assessments.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial processes and systems, recommending and implementing best practices.
• Assist in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and information as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address finance-related inquiries and provide financial support for company-wide initiatives.
• You will provide advice to Financial Management and other departments ensuring up-to-date knowledge of financial laws, taxation and contractual requirements.
• Maintain contact with customers, local authorities, (sub)contractors and other specific partners;

Job profile:

• Master's degree in economics, accounting or finance
• English fluency
• (10) years of work experience in financial or auditing positions.
• Leadership skills
• Easy decision-making and initiative in finding solutions
• Skills: advanced excel, financial and business analysis, mastery of the complete accounting cycle, advanced excel, Power BI, tax management, inventory, legal procedures and implementation of electronic invoicing, administrative management in Zona Libre.

Other details of the position:

• Place of work: Panama City - East Coast
• Hours: Monday to Friday
• Contract: permanent (three months probationary)
• Salary and benefits will be detailed in the interview.