How a Real Estate Firm Hired an Accounting Assistant For $1,000 a Month

Location: Uruguay

What does the client’s business do?

The company efficiently manages a wide range of real estate services, including property showings, rental maintenance, listings, and sales transactions.

They reached out to South due to the need for a skilled professional to handle client inquiries, oversee financial tasks, support the real estate team, and maintain accurate records.

What were the requirements?

• Proven track record in customer service, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience in social media and digital communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

We were fortunate to find Luis, who exceeded our expectations in all of these areas.

What are the responsibilities?

• Support for Accounting Team: Assisted with financial reporting, data entry, and account reconciliation.
• Customer Service: Provided exceptional customer service to clients.
• Digital Presence: Managed the company’s online presence through social media and digital marketing.
• Invoicing and Expenses: Handled invoicing, expenses, and other financial tasks.
• Real Estate Support: Assisted the real estate team with various operational tasks.
• Record Maintenance: Maintained comprehensive and accurate records.

What was the candidate’s background?

Luis is an excellent fit for the Accounting Assistant position, offering a diverse skill set and a strong background in both technical and financial roles. His experience in a foreign corporate office involved providing essential technical support, streamlining operations, and resolving complex issues—skills that will be highly beneficial in managing accounting tasks. 

In addition to his technical expertise, Luis brings valuable experience from his time at a chemical company where he excelled in technical buying, accounting, and process improvement. His strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and focus on continuous improvement make him well-suited to handle the demands of an accounting assistant role. Luis’s ability to spot inefficiencies and suggest improvements will contribute to optimizing accounting processes and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Luis’s excellent English further enhances his ability to work within diverse teams, bridge communication gaps, and collaborate effectively across different cultures. Combined with his skills, he is poised to make a significant impact on the accounting team. We are confident that his skills and experience will make him an invaluable asset to our organization.

How did they find their last candidate?

The company turned to South! We help US businesses find, hire, and pay top Latin American talent.

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