Accountant (Analyst)

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Job Summary: Accounting Analyst responsible for validating expenses, recording transactions, preparing tax returns, and managing inventories for an international NGO. Key Highlights: 1. Committed to the protection of children and human rights 2. Promotes professional growth and human development 3. Organization with a zero-tolerance stance toward exploitation SOS Children's Villages is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, fraud, corruption, and other aspects of protection and safeguarding. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, or social class, in full compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination employment laws. To fulfill its vital mission, we are seeking a: **Accounting Analyst** If you are a responsible, enthusiastic, empathetic, assertive, inclusive individual motivated to advance human development—particularly among diverse families, children, adolescents, and youth in vulnerable situations—you are the person we are looking for! **You are the person we are looking for!** **Position Objective:** Ensure that program-related expenditures comply with budgetary controls and current tax requirements, guaranteeing correct application of accounting policies and procedures. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Monitor and review program-generated expenses to ensure compliance with budgetary controls and tax requirements. 2. Accurately and timely record all accounting transactions related to program expenses. 3. Perform calculations and prepare monthly and annual tax returns, ensuring compliance with current regulations. 4. Participate in the preparation and review of reports requested by internal and external audits, providing clear and accurate information as needed. 5. Manage inventories and fixed assets, ensuring their proper accounting treatment and maintenance in accounting records. 6. Provide payroll coordination backup support, assisting with administration and verification of employee payments and other payroll-related matters. 7. Identify and report any deviations or irregularities in expenses and assets, proposing corrective measures to ensure financial information integrity. 8. Coordinate with other departments to improve budgetary control processes and ensure compliance with tax requirements. · **Department:** Finance and Control · **Position Type:** Administrative · **Work Schedule:** Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · **Work Modality:** On-site **Knowledge Requirements:** · Experience in **payroll management**, including calculation, recording, and verification of employee payments, as well as **compliance with labor and tax regulations**. · Knowledge of current Mexican tax regulations, including **preparation and filing of monthly and annual tax returns**, and application of tax regulations to expenses and donations. · Proficiency in using **accounting and financial systems**, to perform accurate entries, generate reports, and efficiently manage accounting information. · Knowledge of developing and implementing **internal control and audit processes**, to ensure accuracy of accounting records and financial transparency. · Knowledge of preparing **financial reports**, delivering clear and useful information for decision-making and auditing of programs and funds. · Familiarity with tools for **financial planning and KPI tracking**, to enhance budgetary control and evaluate program financial performance. **Requirements:** · **Academic Level:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field. (Degree and/or professional license **mandatory for this position**.) · **Experience:** 3–5 years of relevant work experience in a similar role. \- **Willingness to travel** **Compensation:** · Direct employment with the organization under a 100% formal payroll scheme. · Benefits exceeding statutory requirements. · Professional growth and human development. **Professional Competencies:** · Time management · Analytical ability · Attention to detail · Effective communication · Service orientation · Emotional intelligence · Teamwork Note: This position involves working with an international non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to children’s rights and human rights, and is subject to strict selection process controls and security protocols. The selected candidate must undergo multiple screening steps—including criminal background checks and professional and personal reference verifications—to assess suitability for employment with SOS Children's Villages. During the selection process, the candidate’s motivation and attitude toward safeguarding issues—as well as capacity to perform the duties of the position—will also be evaluated. Position Type: Full-time, Indefinite-term contract Salary: $13,000.00 – $14,000.00 per month Benefits: * Additional vacation days or paid leave * Grocery vouchers Application Question(s): * Do you hold a degree and/or professional license? This document is mandatory. Education: * Completed bachelor’s degree (Mandatory) Experience: * General accounting: 2 years (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site employment