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About us
Symbiotics is the leading market access platform for impact investing, dedicated to private markets in emerging and frontier economies. The group offers investments, asset management and capacity building services.
Symbiotics Investments focuses on loan origination and bond issuance. It currently employs 100 people and is headquartered in Geneva, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Singapore, Cape Town, New Delhi and Yerevan. Our affiliates in London and Amsterdam are both regulated entities, with relevant investment firm licenses for the United Kingdom and the European Union respectively.
Since 2005, Symbiotics Investments has originated 7,662 investments representing more than USD 9.6 billion for 579 companies in 95 countries.
We are a fast-growing, market-leading company, offering a dynamic work environment in the growing impact investment space. Our people are our biggest competitive advantage.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a Financial Accountant to manage all accounting responsibilities for Symbiotics Mexico. This includes processing invoices, expense claims, reconciling accounts, calculating and recording depreciation, and handling tasks related to the monthly closing. The Financial Accountant will also play a key role in managing the local office. The position is based in our Mexico City office, reporting to the Head of Finance in our Geneva office, Switzerland.
About the Job
**Accounting**: 80%
Prepare monthly financial closing according to Finance calendar & report to HQ in due time.
Coordinate and liaise with the Finance Team on accounting / reporting.
Manage information and accounting for tax with external partner.
Ensure compliance with deadlines of tax and audit issues.
File all paid invoices.
Invoice processing through Continia Capture & Approval.
Book invoices in Business Central with complete analytical codes.
Prepare payments on an e-banking platform and submit for approval.
**Administration**: 20%
Manage administrative relations with the landlord, suppliers, bank, and insurance providers.
Handle inbound mail, respond to inquiries, and reserve meeting rooms.
Provide ad-hoc support for specific SYMX travel queries.
Draft minutes for SYMX staff meetings.
Coordinate office logistics with HQ, including marketing materials and IT support.
Welcome guests and manage visitor logistics.
Oversee general office operations and manage office supplies.
Your Qualification
We are looking for a dynamic person who is sales oriented, autonomous, and able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
More specifically, you have the following skills and competencies:
Bachelor's degree or certification in Accounting or an equivalent qualification, or extensive experience in accounting.
Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals.
Comfortable working in an international and multi-cultural environment.
Passion for providing exceptional client service.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to build trust through a down-to-earth and realistic approach while being open to diverse perspectives and ideas.
Agile and adaptable in managing competing demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Interest in impact finance and/or sustainable development.
Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
Job Offer
What makes us different?
The chance to contribute to improving the lives of people in emerging and frontier countries, to work towards supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
A flexible work environment with colleagues from 41 countries
The opportunity to become part of a growing business that pushes you to excel every day while having a positive impact on others