Accounting Assistant – Peru (Focus on Mass Payments)
- Milton, ON, Canada
Part-time
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- 1+ year of relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably with hands-on payment operations experience
- Posting language
- English
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Accounting Assistant – Peru (Focus on Mass Payments)
Location: Peru/On-site
Job Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Finance Manager / country manager
Job Responsibilities
- Mass Payment Operations:
- Execute scheduled mass payments to vendors, partners, or users via bank portals or third-party platforms.
- Accurately prepare and process payment batches, verifying account details, payment amounts, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure timely, error-free submission and confirmation of pay.
- Payment Process Control & Verification:
- Review and validate payment requests for accuracy and completeness according to internal policies.
- Confirm account balances prior to execution and maintain secure payment processing practices.
- Track payment statuses and escalate discrepancies or failures promptly.
- Payment Recordkeeping & Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and well-organized records of all payments, including screenshots, receipts, and logs.
- Archive payment documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
- Assist in reconciling payment data for internal and external reporting
- Cross-Team Coordination & Risk Awareness:
- Collaborate with internal departments such as operations and customer service to ensure smooth payment execution.
- Identify and report potential risks, such as duplicate or suspicious transactions.
- Comply with company policies and local financial regulations.
- Support for Headquarters and Reporting Requirements:
- Liaise with the headquarters finance team to ensure timely submission of local financial data, payment reports, and documentation.
- Assist in aligning local accounting practices with internal control standards and international reporting requirements.
- Provide bilingual communication (Spanish-English) support when needed for reconciliation, audits, or compliance coordination.
- Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1+ year of relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably with hands-on payment operations experience
- Familiar with Peruvian banking systems (e.g., BCP, Interbank) and online payment tools
- Proficient in Excel and cloud-based spreadsheet tools (e.g., Google Sheets)
- High level of attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to handle sensitive data responsibly
- Basic English skills required; ability to communicate with international teams is a plus
- Knowledge of SUNAT regulations and tax document handling is a bonus
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Responsibilities
Process and verify mass payments, maintain payment records and supporting documentation, reconcile payment data, and promptly address payment discrepancies or risks. Coordinate with internal teams and headquarters finance, support reporting and compliance requirements, and follow company policies and local financial regulations.
Requirements
A degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field and at least one year of relevant finance or accounting experience are required; hands-on payment operations experience is preferred. Candidates should know Peruvian banking systems, be proficient in Excel and cloud spreadsheets, handle sensitive data carefully, and have basic English; knowledge of SUNAT regulations is a bonus.
Skills
- Mass Payment Processing
- Payment Verification
- Payment Reconciliation
- Payment Recordkeeping
- Banking Portals
- Peruvian Banking Systems
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- Financial Documentation
- Internal Controls
- Risk Identification
- Cross-Team Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Data Security
- English Communication
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
Keywords
- Mass Payments
- Payment Batches
- Vendor Payments
- Bank Portals
- Third-Party Payment Platforms
- Payment Verification
- Payment Reconciliation
- Payment Status Tracking
- Payment Documentation
- Audit Records
- Internal Controls
- Financial Reporting
- Peruvian Banking Systems
- BCP
- Interbank
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- SUNAT Regulations
- Tax Documents
- Compliance
- Risk Awareness
- Duplicate Transactions
- Suspicious Transactions
- Sensitive Data
- International Reporting