Finance Team Lead - Panama City, Panama

About World Business Lenders (www.wbl.com)

World Business Lenders (WBL) provides general purpose short-term real estate collateralized commercial loans to a broad customer base comprised of small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States that lack access to traditional funding.

This is a Contract/Consultant position. Generally, working hours will be 9:00am-6:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, although hours worked may be greater based upon operational requirements. The job requires excellent oral and written command of the English language. Resumes must be submitted in English.

This position in 100% remote.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Controller to close books every month and take responsibilities as the second in command
• Accounting for loans, fixed assets, for NPL and REO assets, fees, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and other accounts (FAS 91 accounting)
• Reconciliation of select GL accounts, including cash and accrual accounts
• Coordinate with Loan Administration (servicing system) regarding recording loan updates and related data in Accounting system
• Annual 1099 generation and filing with IRS
• Special Projects including automation of processes through inhouse initiatives/3rd party vendors and other duties as assigned in support of the Corporate Controller
• Ensure timely vendor payment, review and monitor accounts payable aging analysis
• Set up wires, ACH and book transfers
• Communicate with vendors as required
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, processes and internal controls
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

• 100% fluency in English, with exceptional English verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-10 years’ general accounting experience and demonstrated technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience with Sage GL and AP is preferred, but not required.
• Well-versed in IFRS and/or GAAP accounting.
• Proficient with Microsoft: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint required; Teams experience preferred
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Proactive approach and strong work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail

Benefits

• Contract/Consultant position
• Compensation DOE
• 11 US Paid Holidays