Position Summary: Serves as a liaison among Foreign Trade, Accounting, and Treasury departments to ensure accurate accounting recording of foreign trade operations and cash flow. Key Highlights: 1. Experience in accounting recordkeeping and bank reconciliations 2. Interdepartmental coordination for foreign trade processes 3. Numerical analysis capability and attention to detail **FOREIGN TRADE ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT** **1. GENERAL POSITION DATA** * **Position Title:** Foreign Trade Accounting Assistant * **Department:** Accounting / Foreign Trade * **Reports To:** General Accountant / Foreign Trade Manager * **Direct Reports:** None * **Employment Type:** Full-time / Indefinite-term **2. POSITION OBJECTIVE** To serve as a liaison among the Foreign Trade, Accounting, and Treasury departments, gathering information to ensure accurate accounting recording of foreign trade operations, timely execution of bank reconciliations, and proper documentation of cash flow. **3. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **3.1 Accounting Recordkeeping** * Record revenue, expense, and journal entries related to IMMEX activities * Classify transactions correctly according to the chart of accounts and accounting policies * Maintain updated subsidiary ledgers for accounts receivable and payable related to foreign trade operations * Verify correct application of exchange rates for foreign currency transactions **3.2 Bank Reconciliations** * Identify and document reconciliation items (deposits in transit, outstanding checks, unidentified debits and credits) * Investigate and resolve discrepancies between accounting records and bank statements related to foreign trade activities * Maintain an organized file of bank statements and supporting documentation **3.3 Documentation and Cash Flow** * Collect and organize necessary information for preparing the cash flow statement * Document cash inflows and outflows related to foreign trade operations * Verify that bank movements are supported by complete documentation **3.4 Interdepartmental Liaison** * Coordinate with the Foreign Trade department to obtain customs documentation (customs declarations, commercial invoices, certificates of origin) * Request and follow up on information required by Treasury for international payments and collections * Participate in interdepartmental meetings to align processes and resolve contingencies * Support audits by providing accounting and documentary information **4. REQUIRED PROFILE** **4.1 Academic Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Public Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (graduated or intern) * Courses in Foreign Trade, IMMEX operations, or customs (desirable) * Training in accounting systems and ERP (desirable) **4.2 Work Experience** * Minimum 1 year of experience in similar accounting assistant roles * Demonstrable experience in recording accounting journal entries * Demonstrable experience in performing bank reconciliations * **Experience in IMMEX companies within the manufacturing or maquiladora industry (DESIRABLE)** * Knowledge of foreign trade operations (imports/exports) (DESIRABLE) **4.3 Technical Knowledge** * Solid knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards * Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (Contpaq and SAP) * Intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas) * Basic knowledge of customs operations and customs declarations (desirable) * Knowledge of the IMMEX program and its accounting implications (desirable) **5. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS** **5.1 Technical Competencies** * Numerical analysis and discrepancy detection ability * Organization and archiving of accounting and tax documentation * Precision and accuracy in handling figures * Ability to interpret bank statements and customs documents * Tracking of multiple tasks and adherence to deadlines **5.2 Personal Skills** * Attention to detail and thoroughness * Proactivity and self-management capability * Teamwork and interdepartmental collaboration * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines * Discretion and confidential handling of financial information * Service-oriented attitude and willingness to learn * Adaptability to changes in processes and systems **6. LANGUAGES** * **English:** Intermediate level (reading and comprehension of commercial documents) — DESIRABLE **7. WORKING CONDITIONS** * **Working Hours:** Monday to Friday, 9:00–18:00 hrs (with 1-hour lunch break) * **Work Location:** Corporate offices, Zona Esmeralda, Atizapán, State of México * **Benefits:** Statutory benefits **8. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS** * Timeliness in recording accounting journal entries (100% within the first 5 business days of the following month) * Accuracy in bank reconciliations (0% unidentified differences) * Adherence to reporting deadlines (95% delivered within established timeframe) * Quality of supporting documentation (100% of transactions fully backed up) * Interdepartmental collaboration (positive qualitative evaluation) Position Type: Full-time, Indefinite-term Salary: $14,000.00 – $16,000.00 per month Benefits: * Option for indefinite-term contract Work Location: On-site employment