Finance and Accounting Specialist

Resumen de Posición

The Accounting Specialist reports to the local Controller and performs more complex technical accounting and internal control tasks, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the accounting principles, theories, and concepts applicable to the systems or functions performed. The scope of responsibility requires individual initiative to assimilate data from diverse sources, analyze and report on the data, and recommend alternative solutions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other assigned special projects.

• Alert the local Controller of any irregularities, non-compliance, and current or potential problems related to financial operations, accounting, audits, and any other financial matters.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with policies and procedures (internal controls) to provide reasonable assurance that company assets are protected.
• Ensure that the company's financial records, under their responsibility, are maintained in accordance with company policies and US GAAP. Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure this compliance.
• Collaborate with the annual external audit. Complete requested materials. Assist in preparing assigned schedules for the annual and interim audits. Also responsible for implementing agreed-upon recommendations related to areas of responsibility resulting from audit findings.
• Collaborate with the monthly tax filing and address requests from the contracted outsourcing provider.
• Contribute to special projects of the department and the organization as assigned.
• Accounts Payable:
  Controls travel expenses and records payments made on corporate cards. Processes accounts payable as needed.
• Cost entry into the Iscala system, including data collection in coordination with the operations department. Monthly analysis of automatic accounts related to cost entry.
• Intercompany statement confirmation.
• Cash Flow:
  Prepares the cash flow statement, updating it with the current month's spot rate and submitting it to the controller.
• Accounts Receivable Manager.

• Experience in multinational or local companies (large and nationally relevant).
• Must be detail-oriented, analytical, and possess strong communication and customer service skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Strong knowledge and experience in financial operations, communication, and decision-making, with a proven ability to work under pressure.
• Management skills and a proven ability to drive the effective implementation of procedures and policies to support business operational requirements.
• A good understanding of IFRS (US GAAP is an asset), internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Intermediate written and spoken English.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-based environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new responsibilities.