Head of Administration and Finance

Specific Competencies:

• Building Organizational Commitment:  Works toward building commitment and loyalty to the organization among employees.
• Implementing Policies:  Communicates and enforces new company policies.  Ensure that the necessary resources are in place.
• Managing Employee Performance:  Ensures that employees understand the performance standards expected of them.  Works with the employee to resolve performance problems
• Motivating Team:  Uses enthusiasm and appropriate techniques to motivate employees to work
• Job Skills:  Possesses the skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks efficiently and competently:
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data out of Mexican Law and IFRS.
• Knowledge of BAAN or equivalent ERP, Access Database software; Internet software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software. 
• Skilled in using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up queries, enter data, or process information.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, auditors, customers and suppliers.
• Cost Awareness:  Aware of the assigned budget for each task.  Strives to keep costs within the budget and makes manager aware when budget will be exceeded.
• Managing Multiple Priorities:  Handles multiple assignments and priorities, while fulfilling all commitments. 
• Sharing Knowledge:  Communicates the knowledge gained from education and experience to others in the organization who may benefit.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from four-year college or university;
• Five to seven years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (written & spoken) required, German is a plus