Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage office operations, including reception, supplies, coffee, kitchen duties, record management, purchasing, scheduling, travel arrangements, mail, and deliveries.
• Serve as back up for administrative functions.
• Manage / organize daily physical activity time, in the office.
• Be involved in special projects including strategic planning and creation/implementation of improved systems for office operations.
• Be responsible for effective document management and record keeping for the Colombia office.
• Contribute to positive working relationships and act as facilitator within the team.
• Be the main point of contact for new hires, onboarding and first day tasks.
• Applies financial processes and tools, processes involving financial flows and transactions, local legal and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Applies specific finance and transactional knowledge in key finance processes.
• Supports the definition of the accounting structure and principles for general accounting and other financial and administrative transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date daily records of financial transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements on a daily basis.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes and general ledger maintenance.
• Work with tax accountants and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all accounting policies and procedures and reporting obligations.
• This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for Desimone’s success, reputation, and sustainable growth.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual - Fluent in English and Spanish
• 3-5 years in office management and accounting experience.
• Registered accountant in Colombia
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill – English and Spanish
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Confident leader and effective mentor to staff
• Able to obtain increased responsibilities in fast-paced office environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills to address sensitive and confidential information and situations through consistent poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to multitask and manage various projects simultaneously through to completion.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Ability to quickly learn the payroll/accounting software
• Can-do attitude, open-minded and approachable personality for understanding and supporting employees’ needs.