ERSIGROUP are looking for an accountant for our branch in Panama
Industry: Construction
Location: Panama
Reports to: Finance / Administration
Job Objective: Responsible for recording, controlling, and supervising the company’s accounting operations, ensuring compliance with current accounting and tax regulations in Panama, as well as the proper management of the organization’s financial information.
TECNICAL RESPOSIBILITIES
* Accounting Recording and Management
- Record and classify the company’s accounting transactions in the accounting system.
- Prepare and record monthly and annual closing entries.
- Keep the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers up to date.
- Perform periodic bank reconciliations.
- Review the correct accounting allocation of financial transactions.
* Tax Compliance
- Prepare and file tax returns in accordance with current regulations in Panama.
- Manage compliance with tax obligations before the General Revenue Directorate.
- Prepare ITBMS returns and other applicable tax returns (Withholdings – Remittances).
- Maintain up-to-date accounting records as required by tax authorities.
* Document and Accounting Control
- Maintain the organization and filing of accounting and financial documentation.
- Verify the correct documentation of recorded transactions.
- Ensure the integrity and traceability of accounting information.
* Compliance with policies and procedures
- Verify compliance with the company’s accounting policies and administrative procedures.
- Ensure that accounting records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. (CPA preferred)
* Experience
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in general accounting.
- Experience preferably in companies in the construction or project sector.
* Technical Knowledge
- Panamanian tax law.
- Preparation of tax returns.
- Full accounting cycle.
- Bank reconciliations.
* Tools and systems
- Required: proficiency in SAP software.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Experience with accounting systems or ERP.
* Professional skills
- Strong analytical skills.
- Organization and document management.
- Attention to detail.
- Responsibility and confidentiality in handling financial information.
- Ability to work within defined deadlines.