Finance Operations & Process Improvement Assistant

Metropolitan School of Panama; Green Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan School of Panama, part of Nord Anglia Education, seeks an Accounting & Process Improvement Assistant to support the Finance Department. The role emphasizes accounts payable, purchasing, reconciliations, and data-driven process improvements using Excel and Power BI.

An early-career professional with strong analytical skills and English/Spanish bilingualism is ideal. Fixed-term contract in Green Valley, PA, with opportunities to contribute to dashboards, reporting, and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Administration, or a similar role.
• Strong IT skills, particularly proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• High level of numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Good written and verbal communication in English; bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, and other financial transactions accurately and timely.
• Assist with accounts payable and purchasing activities.
• Support monthly bank and account reconciliations.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end close activities as required.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Support the purchasing cycle from requisition to payment.
• Ensure invoices and purchasing documentation are properly maintained.
• Follow up with vendors regarding invoices, payments, and outstanding documentation.
• Assist in monitoring open purchase orders and supplier balances.
• Maintain appropriate records in the accounting system and register orders against the appropriate budget line.
• Support departmental tasks and special School projects as required.
• Perform other duties directly related to the role as reasonably assigned by the employer.
• Prepare recurring financial and operational reports.
• Support budget tracking and expenditure monitoring.
• Assist in gathering, validating, and analyzing financial data.
• Develop reports and dashboards that improve financial visibility and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and streamline manual processes.
• Create and maintain Excel-based tools and automated trackers.
• Assist in the development of dashboards using Power BI.
• Support workflow automation initiatives.
• Document processes and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Contribute with ideas that improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Administration

MS Excel

Analytical skills

English language

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Metropolitan School of Panama, part of Nord Anglia Education, seeks an Accounting & Process Improvement Assistant to support the Finance Department. The role emphasizes accounts payable, purchasing, reconciliations, and data-driven process improvements using Excel and Power BI.

An early-career professional with strong analytical skills and English/Spanish bilingualism is ideal. Fixed-term contract in Green Valley, PA, with opportunities to contribute to dashboards, reporting, and internal