Accounting and Audit Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Oversee the general accounting operations for the headquarters, guaranteeing precise and timely financial documentation and reporting.

• Manage accounting functions across Malaysia, Thailand, and Mexico, ensuring uniformity and adherence to organizational standards.

• Create and produce accounting and financial reports to facilitate internal monitoring and decision-making processes.

• Direct the annual external audit process, orchestrating requirements, documentation, and communications with external auditors.

• Oversee tax compliance throughout the organization, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of relevant tax obligations.

• Plan and execute internal audits to enhance financial controls, identify potential risks, and bolster compliance across the organization.

• Maintain and continually enhance financial control systems, which include general accounting, investment accounting, subgranting, grantmaking, tax-exempt compliance, banking, payroll, and benefits.

• Collaborate directly with headquarters and work closely with staff from Asylum Access Mexico, Asylum Access Thailand, and Asylum Access Malaysia.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• CPA certification or an equivalent qualification.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

• Proficiency in Excel.

• 5 years of relevant accounting experience in private corporations or public charity environments.

• Familiarity with a computerized accounting system, specifically Microsoft Dynamics.

• Strong understanding of MS Office applications.

• Excellent time management and organizational capabilities.

• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and adapt to multiple demands.

• Proficient in communicating effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrated initiative and capability to take ownership of projects, manage various deadlines, and maintain attention to detail and accuracy.

• Cultural competence and intelligence, with an ability to thrive in a diverse, multicultural workforce.

• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively across different organizational functions and levels, as well as with external partners.

• Willingness to adapt and respect various cultures and languages.

• Previous experience with refugee-led organizations or participation in community-led initiatives is considered an asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely.

• Healthcare stipend.

• Wellness days.

• End-of-year break.

• Multi-cultural team.