Job Description

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Panama – On-Site

Type of Contract: Full-Time | On-Site

Salary Range: Market Rates

Language Requirements: Fluent Spanish and basic to professional-level English, written and spoken

Our client is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant with a foundational understanding of accounting and a strong willingness to learn fund accounting processes. You will support day-to-day accounting activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting while developing your knowledge of investment and fund accounting. Your work will directly impact the accuracy and timeliness of their accounting records and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Support bank, cash, and general ledger reconciliations and help investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Learn and assist with fund accounting processes, including investment activity, income and expenses, and fund reconciliations.
• Organize and maintain accounting documentation to support internal reviews and external audits.
• Assist senior accountants with recurring accounting tasks and reporting deadlines.
• Develop knowledge of the client's accounting systems, procedures, and fund accounting processes through on-the-job training.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Degree or studies in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience; recent graduates and candidates with relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills and comfort working with numbers and financial information.
• Fluent Spanish and ability to communicate in English at a basic to professional level.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work on-site in Panama and collaborate with senior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or entry-level experience in accounting, finance, banking, investment management, or a professional services environment.
• Exposure to accounting software or ERP systems.
• Basic knowledge of IFRS or international accounting concepts.
• Interest in learning fund accounting, investment accounting, and financial services.
• Previous experience working with international clients or teams.