Legal Entity Accountant

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Job Description

This position reports into CFM MANAGER and is based at Bogotá or Cali.

Performs complex accounting activities associated with maintaining control of accounts, records and for the development of reports in the following areas: disbursements, expenses, tax payment, income, financial accounting, and/or cost accounting. Reviews monthly analysis and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, verifies financial information, examines reports and verifies accuracy. Reports on spending against existing contracts and payments to vendors and suppliers. Verifies daily and monthly financial and accounting transactions with the general ledger system. Develops and implements solutions to daily accounting issues where procedures may not be well defined. Leads the automation and streamlining of internal and corporate reporting processes. Performs various complex general accounting duties including development of reports and analysis of specific accounts as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and support the facilitation of all necessary components of the LE financial statements, which includes items such as the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Develop internal reporting packages and other necessary financial reporting documents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for the preparation of legal entity actuals variance analysis to track and explain any fluctuation in financial numbers.
• Support the preparation and submission of Tax filings in adherence to the required timeframe.
• Provide necessary support in preparing documentation and information for any audit requests related to legal entities.
• Work in unison with the Finance Operations teams to ensure thorough completion of both sub-ledger and general ledger closures.
• Support the preparation of any tax-related calculations.
• Take charge of completing any remaining or stranded transactional activities that relate to the legal entities, ensuring no tasks are left unattended.
• Escalate any issues or potential complications concerning complex accounting matters to the attention of the Legal Entity Controller for prompt and effective resolution.

Qualifications Required:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required in Finance / Accounting / Business Management.
• Experience in Excel and other Microsoft tools
• 4-6 years of experience in Accounting/Business, leadership, problem solving, process improvement, and communication.
• Knowledge of different financial statements including the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss, to help with close process, which includes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounts for each legal entity within their jurisdiction.
• Excellent analytical, communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
• Attention to detail and team work.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, matrix style environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to execute and follow through on key tasks and ensure key documentation requirements are met.

Desired Qualifications

• CPA or related professional certification preferred.
• Experience in SAP preferred.

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