Description

What the role is:

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
  
  

• 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