Finance and Operations, Senior Associate – LATAM

Finance and Operations Senior Associate LATAM

Palladium is recruiting for an experienced Finance and Operations Senior Associate LATAM at our Bogota Colombia office.

About Palladium:

Palladiumis a global development and consulting firm part of the GISI Consulting Groupworking alongside some of the worlds leading project management andengineering organisations. We partner with governments businesses investorsand communities to design and deliver complex programmes that create lastingimpact. With a presence across more than 90 countries Palladium offers theopportunity to work on meaningful challenges alongside talented colleagues inenvironments where your work can truly make a difference.

About the Role:

Reportingto the LATAM Operations Lead the Finance and Operations Senior Associate willprovide support to the finance operations and administrative function of the UKPACTand P4F2 programmes. The position will ensure financial operations andadministrative systems and processes for the programmes are managed in linewith corporate and clients contract requirements This includes working closelywith other members of the programmes and with Palladiums corporate functions.

Location:

This is a full-time position and will be based in BogotaColombia.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide financial and administrative support
• Process accounts payable (invoices and payment approvals) and accounts receivable invoices (when necessary)
• Ensure all finances are managed in compliance with government regulations as well as company and client financial policies and procedures
• Support financial processes including preparing and reviewing budgets monthly financial reports and expenditure forecasts
• Work closely with the accounting service provider to ensure accurate financial reporting
• When applicable assist with internal or external audit activities
• Lead the processing of local payroll and work closely with the payroll service provider
• Main point of contact within Colombian office for all security management concerns
• Ensure applicable tax withholding and deductions are taken care of as per the Colombia laws and regulations on all payments. Assure all taxes and related activities are submitted properly and in time aligned with our third-party support.
• Provide support in administrative management human resources subcontractor contracting procurement logistics IT office management and safety and security aspects
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting business administration or a related field
• Experience in financial and administrative management of large complex donorfunded projects
• Demonstrated experience managing International Governmentfunded including compliance with donor cost principles and audit requirements
• Strong expertise in budgeting financial reporting internal controls and audit management
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Experience working in Colombia and familiarity with Colombian financial and labour regulations required
• Fluency in English and Spanish required

We are committed to building a diverse geographicallydispersed workforce that strengthens the support we provide.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds including FirstNations peoples people of diverse sexual orientations gender identities andexpressions and people with disabilities - disclosure will not affect yourapplication and we will work with you to provide appropriate adjustments.

To be considered for this position you must have valid work rights in thecountry where the role is based. Please note that visa sponsorship is notavailable for this role.

Please note: While this role does not involve direct work with children thesuccessful candidate will still be required to complete a police check andrelevant due diligence checks as part of Palladiums commitment to being achild-safe organisation.

How to Apply
Click the Apply Now button. Please submit your applicationonline including your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitabilityin line with the requirements of the position.

Closing date: Wednesday 15 August 2026 11:59pm Colombia time.

If this opportunity interests you we encourage you to apply promptly asapplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that onlyshortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Equity Diversity &Inclusion
Palladium is committed to embedding equity diversity andinclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections ofsociety and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation creativitysuccess and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achievediversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receiveequal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personalcharacteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic backgroundage race gender identity and expression religion ethnicity sexualorientation disability nationality veteran marital or Indigenous status.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to adisability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any othercircumstance please email our team at andwe will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding
We define Safeguarding as the preventative action taken byPalladium to protect our people clients and the communities we work with fromharm. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come intocontact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. Allsuccessful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection processincluding safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Required Experience:

Senior IC