Accountant - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Role Responsibilities

• We’ll be looking to you to compile, sort, and verify documents to support accounting functions for Argentina.
• You will peer support for business processes, comply with business key performance indicators, assertively communicate, and properly handle escalations with peers, management, and stakeholders.
• You will be responsible for the account reconciliation process and retention of proper documentation, comply with internal policies and international accounting standards.
• We’ll be looking to you to support the training of processes related to the Business with other team members and actively participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Support monthly and quarterly closing activities, ensuring accurate journal entries, timely reporting, and adherence to global accounting calendars.
•  Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to provide financial insights, support audits, and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Role Requirements

• Graduated in accounting or soon to be graduated.
• Attention to detail and assertive communication.
• Sense of urgency and problem solving.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience.
• 2 - 4 years financial accounting experience.
• NIIF and IFRS knowledge (desirable).
• Monday to Friday from 9 to 6pm.
• Availability to work on Argentine national holidays.
• Willingness to work extended hours based on operational needs.
• Intermediate English level -B2- (exclusive)
• Intermediate / advanced Excel.
• Oracle system knowledge (desirable).

Work Shift

Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS 

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

 Your Argentina- specific benefits include:

• Gift vouchers for marriage, for birth, others.
• Discounts at universities. 
• Discounts at gyms and shops. 
• Discounts at the language center.
• 10 days off for non-pregnant mother/father

Other Details

 As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to careers@westernunion.com. 

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws. 

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