Description Company Overview Our mission is to build a global movement where people live, travel, work, and experience while making meaningful connections.
Selina was born out of a desire to celebrate the nomadic lifestyle: to experience our planet’s most beautiful places, to build community, to engage with locals and fellow travelers, to work and enjoy new adventures.
The Selina ecosystem consists of Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Tours, Wellness, Education, Development, Real Estate, Co-Working, Art & Design, Community Impact, Education, Surf, Sales, Marketing, and Technology. With 100+ Locations opening around the globe, we have multiple job opportunities at any given time.
Job Summary
You are a multi-tasking, resourceful, imaginative, curious citizen of the world who enjoys challenges, fast pace, moving around and learning something new every day. Change is your ally and creativity your best friend.
You are ready to jump in at any time and wear many hats because you value the growth you can have by learning to do it all. You are happy to roll your sleeves up and get into the detail when required.
Most of your responsibilities are (but not limited to):
Responsibilities and Duties
Management
Oversee an accounting team in Panama Central Finance Team, approximately 4-5 people - responsible for team functions
Work closely with Operations Finance team to deliver month end accurately and on time
Stakeholder management during interactions with location accounting teams in 16 countries
on three continents
Strive for continuous improvement in all business processes across the finance function
Interface with other departments in the organisation to deliver ad hoc reporting requirements
Qualifications and Skills
10+ years of Finance & Accounting experience
Bilingual in Spanish and English – both verbal and written to Business level standard
CPA or ACA or equivalent professionally chartered accountant
Proven track record of managing large teams well
Excellent understanding of corporate procedures and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, etc.) and ability to work with a wider team to identify areas of improvement as well as organise execution
Excellent knowledge of accounting (accounts payable/general ledger, financial chart of accounts, etc.)
Experience in the hospitality industry a bonus
Experience of Oracle and Hyperion a bonus
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Must have strong work ethics
Must be well organized and a self-starter
Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
Possess strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
