Junior Administrative & Accounting Assistant About Panthera Corporation Founded in 2006, Panthera is devoted to the conservation of the world's 40 species of wild cats and the vast ecosystems they inhabit. Our team of biologists, data scientists, law enforcement experts and wild cat advocates studies and protects the seven species of big cats: cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, lions, pumas, snow leopards and tigers. Panthera also creates targeted conservation strategies for the world's most threatened and overlooked small cats. With our supporters around the world, we inform the public about the plight of wild cats, help local communities live in harmony with wild cats, protect wild cats and their prey from poaching, fight the illegal wildlife trade and safeguard the precious landscapes wild cats need to survive. The Junior Administrative & Accounting Assistant is responsible for analyzing, recording and maintaining Panthera Colombia's financial transactions, such as purchases, expenses, revenues, invoices and payments. This includes recording financial data in the general ledgers, which are used to prepare Colombia's balance sheet and income statement. The role supports the preparation of tax returns and government reports, and handles general office tasks and administrative duties for Panthera, such as directing communications between employees and suppliers, logistics of each project's activities, data entry, accounting, maintenance of office equipment, etc. Create, maintain and enter information into Panthera systems properly. Validate that invoices, receipts or any documents are correct prior to the coding process. Review documents such as employee expense reports for accuracy and enter the information properly into the databases. Review documents to manage payment to third parties. Perform the management in the banking portal in order to prepare payments and transfers. Prepare payments in the bank's online platform and support in bank reconciliation. Support in the preparation of final accounts and material to be sent to the Accountant. Manage petty cash. Ensure archiving of financial information in OneDrive and physically. Maintain contact with local authorities and administrative arrangements when required. Coordinate with external vendors or suppliers to purchase materials for general Panthera projects and activities. Maintain contact with suppliers to resolve any outstanding balances. Maintain contact with landlords of all real estate leased by Panthera. Oversee the maintenance of offices, facility assets and equipment (physical work environment), ensuring that these are safe and used efficiently. Maintain general control of office equipment: periodically update and verify the condition of equipment. Periodically carry out the inventory of computers, real estate and fixtures. Keep records of relevant materials and documents. Coordinate and organize meetings, prepare presentations and manage travel arrangements for projects and activities. Ad hoc administrative duties as required. Qualifications Education and Degree: Active student of Public Accounting from sixth semester or Technologist in Accounting and Finance with a minimum experience of 6 months. Skills & Abilities: Analytical, orderly, criterion from the formative base, capacity for resolution, willingness to learn. Experience Required: Minimum 6 months of experience working in the field; proficient in Helisa or other accounting software; proficient with MS Office Excel; valid driver's license. Experience Preferred: Desirable good English language skills. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: This position is based in Bogota, Colombia. Availability to travel around Colombia. #J-18808-Ljbffr