Finance Manager

Summary

The Treasurer is responsible for the efficient management of finance and accounting in Panama. Provides timely and accurate financial information and implements a strong governance and operations model, ensuring business continuity, compliance with local laws, regulations & company policies. Analyzes the consolidated financial statements, management of company treasury and bank accounts, prepare the accounting and tax strategy, control of company assets, control of the budget of company departments, management of cash flow, taxes documentation and payroll payments. Executes account reconciliations and provides additional support required to meet month-end close activities and any ad-hoc request. The Treasurer must be able to make decisions under pressure and immediately identify issues requiring prompt escalation.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform account reconciliation for assigned entities
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Coordinate and complete annual audits
• Provide recommendations and regular updates to senior members of the team
• Meet financial accounting objectives
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
• Escalate any unusual activity to management which enables a proactive response to potential risks and related losses
• Prepare cash flow and financial statement analysis
• Drive month end closing process and any request as deem necessary
• Comply with Corporate accounting policies and local GAAP
• Performs other related work as assigned by management

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required in business/finance or other professional financial qualifications. Master’s degree optional.
• Qualifications such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CFA are highly desired.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant working experience in a finance function in companies with complex reporting practices and with exposure to various reporting systems. Combined experience in General Accounting, Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis.
• Knowledge of Dynamics 365 desirable
• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong data analysis
• Excellent communication skill in English and Spanish
• Experience of working in a shared service center across a global /large organization will be an added advantage
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and multi-task
• Highest level of integrity and transparency
• Willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and willing to accept assignments on as need basis, in order to promote teamwork. This may include some evenings, weekends and holidays. Some travel may be required.